After reading about it for months, the new hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwich from Burger King arrived in October 2020 in Miami, Florida, the company’s hometown.
It is finally launching nationally in June with its official name, the hand-breaded Ch’King.
Burger King Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich Breakdown
The prices in Miami are as follows:
The original Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickles and sauce – $3.59
Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Lettuce and Tomato Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickles, sauce, lettuce and tomato – $3.49
Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Cheddar Bacon Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickles, sauce, cheddar, and bacon – $4.69
It is pretty strange that the original is ten cents more expensive than the one with lettuce and tomato. You could technically order the latter, remove the offensive veggies, and save yourself a whopping ten cents. It might not seem like much, but over time, it adds up; ask your parents.
I splurged and ordered the cheddar bacon version. It came in a nondescript white steamer bag, similar to the one where Popeyes chicken sandwiches are stored.
My thoughts? The sandwich looked like a million bucks. It had a nice fluffy bun; the cheese wasn’t fully melted, but the breading was crispy. It had that BK bacon, which is take it or leave it for some folks. The sauce wasn’t shining through as I’d hoped, but it paired well with the pickles.
Is the new hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwich an upgrade to their previous sandwich? Absolutely. Will it cause waves in the fast-food world upon its release? I don’t really see it unless they choose to do a real-deal buffalo sauce-covered version.
It could really make them stand out amongst the other chicken sandwiches in the now crowded chicken sammy space.
There’s a Spicy Version, Too!
Original Burger King Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich Info
In February, before the country had been fully affected by the shutdown nationwide, I received an interesting tip from a trusted source. They told me that Burger King was testing hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches.
The source said that Burger King would be launching Popeyes fried chicken sandwiches in its restaurants. While that does sound quite wacky and a bit out there, I believed it.
The enthusiasm for Popeyes‘ fried chicken sandwich was still in full effect, so it made sense they would make a run at their version. Also, Burger King and Popeyes have the same parent company and a shared headquarters a few miles from my home.
It appeared to be a totally plausible but odd addition to their menu.
Burger King Original Chicken Sandwich
Burger King has tried various crispy chicken sandwiches over the years, but nothing has caught the public’s attention recently.
For years, that oblong breaded chicken sandwich was one of Burger King‘s most craveable items. It launched way back in 1979 on their menu. Their OG chicken sandwich still looks and tastes pretty much the same.
Back in the Thick of Things
Now, it looks like they are seriously considering entering the now-oversaturated fast-food market for excellent breaded chicken sandwiches.
Upon first look at Burger King‘s Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich, you’d think you were looking at a sibling, if not a close cousin of the now-famous Popeyes Fried Chicken Sandwich.
Since I haven’t tasted it, I can’t speak to the breading. However, a savory sauce is used in place of mayonnaise.
These are three different versions in test mode in Arizona AND Rhode Island. I’m kind of shocked that a spicy version is not one of the three.
- The original Hand-Breaded Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickle and savory sauce – $3.89
- Hand-Breaded Lettuce and Tomato Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickle, savory sauce, lettuce, and tomato – $4.49
- Hand-Breaded Cheddar Bacon Crispy Chicken Sandwich with pickle, savory sauce, cheddar, and bacon – $5.49
Food vlogger theendorsement was the first to break the news and has since tried all three versions. He seemed to enjoy what they tried, which is promising if the hand-breaded crispy sandwich ever launches nationwide.