There’s a chicken sandwich place here, couple of locations, called Boxcar Betty’s. Don’t know if it’s a chai or just local or regional, but they’re really good…better than Chick fil A.
Had my first Arby's chix sandwich last week on the run at work with the guys, and that was up there. First one, but I haven't been to an Arby's in at least 30 years, so never had a chance to try one.
My standing all time favorite, while not the "best" is the traditional chicken sandwich from Buger King. I know....I know. But as a young guy back in Germany in the late 80's, BK was what we had on base. And I loved those sandwiches. Every once in a while to this day I'll get a taste for one and hunt down a BK while on a road trip.
Old favorite used to be the KFC mini chicken sandwiches. No idea if they still have them, also haven't been to a KFC in many a year. But recall those were the chit back then. Think they went away, then came back for a bit and I tried some. Wasn't the same. Kind of like the McRib. Loved those as a young guy. Hadn't had one in a lot of years. Got one a year or two ago, had a few bites, and the rest went in the trash. Nasty.
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I may have missed it, but nobody has yet even mentioned Zaxby's. We got the first one of those in Utah here in Ogden a few years ago. At first it was great, with the place packed all the time. Not lately. Don't know what changed, but the quality just dropped off.
Culver's is generally good food, but I've never had their chicken sammich. Always get the pork loin.
Mind you, I love Popeye's chicken. The sandwich is pretty decent, but I had to be in the mood for it. If you get me in line at Popeye's and I have a choice between a sandwich and a 3 piece box, the sandwich ain't happening.
We had a Chick-Fil-A go in a couple miles from the house. I hadn't been in one in 20 years. This thing was a wonder. You order off the app. There's enough room in the waiting line for 100 cars. When you get to a point in the line, it tells you to confirm your arrival and the stuff is ready when you get up to the 2-lane pickup window. I did the whole schtick, and brought 2 sandwiches home. KYHillChick and I bit in and realized it hadn't been worth the trouble.
You have to understand that our darker neighborhoods on the north side of town have significantly superior soul food, bbq joints and chicken joints. White people food just ain't where it's at. You just have to have the right mindset to go to such places. Mind you, it helps to be a walking landform, and it helps to be on in years. It also helps to be driving a 2004 Caddy Deville. The locals see that as bad enough to survive that long.
BTW: I've got news from the 'Hood re: fried chicken. Be on the lookout for Jamaican or Peruvian fried chicken. We've had both of these go in within 5 miles of the CP. Both have been excellent. The odd thing about the Jamaican is that it gets pieced out in a way that looks rather random. Rather than articulate wings, legs, breasts, and thighs, it looks like a crazy rasta whacked at the bird with a meat cleaver. The taste is quite good. Peruvians? Definitely check out the Peruvians. They have some of the oddest food ideas. It's a mix of a bunch of cultures all thrown together. You might get a bed of octopus fried rice, fried chicken and fries.
I need to ride down main street here in Columbia to see if The Duck-In is still in business. I use to get their fried chicken sandwiches for lunch to-go......
It is the gold bar standard by which I measure other fast food offerings.
I may have missed it, but nobody has yet even mentioned Zaxby's. We got the first one of those in Utah here in Ogden a few years ago. At first it was great, with the place packed all the time. Not lately. Don't know what changed, but the quality just dropped off.
Culver's is generally good food, but I've never had their chicken sammich. Always get the pork loin.
Years ago when Zaxby’s was just a local joint, it was really good. I don’t think they’ve done a good job holding standards with the huge growth.
I like Culver’s. Only had it a few times but it’s been good.
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