If you like a good chicken sandwich, KFC is the place to go. Be sure to check out the Spicy Chicken Sandwich the next time you go out to eat.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich Overview
The KFC Spicy Chicken Sandwich is a standard part of the KFC menu. It starts with a piece of all-white meat chicken breast filet. That filet is double-breaded and extra crispy, and they put the chicken on a brioche bun.
Standard toppings include pickles and spicy sauce, but you can ask for no pickles on the sandwich. However, you have to keep the sauce for it to be a spicy chicken sandwich.
KFC sells the sandwich by itself but also as part of a Chicken Sandwich Combo. The combo comes with a side and a drink. Side options include fries, mashed potatoes, mac & cheese, coleslaw, gravy, and corn.
Drinks include Pepsi products. You can even pay extra to add a biscuit or a chicken tender to your meal.
Other KFC Chicken Sandwiches
If you want to try KFC, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich isn’t your only option. You can try all of the sandwiches during your next few visits to the popular chicken chain restaurant.
Consider the following menu items if you’re craving a chicken sandwich.
KFC Chicken Sandwich
The KFC Chicken Sandwich is almost identical to the spicy version. It comes with the same chicken filet and brioche bun. The option to get it with or without pickles is also the same between the sandwiches.
However, the standard sandwich uses the Colonel’s real mayo for the sauce. That way, it’s not too spicy, so you can eat it even with a low heat tolerance.
Getting this sandwich is a good option if you’re new to eating KFC sandwiches. Of course, it’s the classic choice, and you can customize it or get it as a combo, just like the spicy sandwich.
It comes with the same options for a side and drink as well as other add-ons.
Chicken Little
The Chicken Little is a smaller chicken sandwich, so it’s a good choice for kids or anyone without a huge appetite. You can get the Extra Crispy version or the Nashville Hot sandwich if you’re craving some spice.
This sandwich is even more customizable because you can get it without the pickles or the mayo. That’s especially nice for picky eaters who want a sandwich.
Now, the Nashville Hot is a good alternative to the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. You can still enjoy some heat, but you don’t have to waste any of the sandwich if you’re not that hungry. Like the classic sandwiches, you can make either of these a combo with a side and drink.
Or you can add a side or a drink as an add-on for an extra charge. That way, you can get as much food as you need.
More Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
Maybe you don’t live or work near a KFC. If you don’t want to drive all the way out or risk your food getting cold as you drive back, consider some other fast food spicy chicken sandwiches.
Other chicken chains make some suitable alternatives. They won’t be identical to the KFC menu items, but they come close.
Here are a few restaurants to add to your list of places to try.
Popeyes
Popeyes is one of the most similar chicken chains to KFC. So it makes sense that the restaurant also sells its own Spicy Chicken Sandwich. You can order it with or without pickles or even with extra pickles.
This sandwich packs a punch and is a good option for any Louisiana chicken fans. It’s available on its own or as part of a dinner or combo with a side and/or a drink.
Popeyes also sells a Spicy Blackened Chicken Sandwich, which is marinated in blackened seasoning. You can order it with the same customizations as the standard spicy sandwich.
Chick-fil-A
Another popular chicken restaurant with a good Spicy Chicken Sandwich is Chick-fil-A. They season a piece of chicken breast with a unique blend of peppers and bread the chicken. Then, they cook it and serve it with pickles on a toasted bun.
However, you can add extra toppings, like cheese and lettuce. You can even swap out the bun for a gluten-free or multigrain bun. Of course, it comes as a standalone sandwich or part of a combo, so you can get it with fries and a drink.
Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s primarily sells chicken tenders, but they have a sandwich combo. It comes with three tenders on a toasted bun with fries, special sauce, and more. While it’s not technically a spicy sandwich, you can get it with spicy sauce to add yourself.
It’s also another chicken chain, so you can expect better meat than at a more general fast food place. The tenders go great on a bun, so if you’ve been to Cane’s before, you should go back and try the sandwich version.
McDonald’s
If you’re not set on going to a chicken place, try the McDonald’s Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich. They fry the chicken filet and add Spicy Pepper Sauce before topping it off with a potato bun.
This sandwich is a good choice if you’re near a McDonald’s. It’s also convenient if you want to eat with someone who’s craving a burger. You can both get what you want from the restaurant, and you can pair your sandwich with fries and a drink.