Chicagoans Dish On The Return Of Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

By Bianca Martin
FOOD CHICKEN SANDWICH WARS
After Popeyes added a crispy chicken sandwich to their fast-fast menu, the hierarchy of chicken sandwiches in America was rattled, and the supremacy of Chick-fil-A and others was threatened. Aug. 22, 2019 Eric Gay / Associated Press
FOOD CHICKEN SANDWICH WARS
After Popeyes added a crispy chicken sandwich to their fast-fast menu, the hierarchy of chicken sandwiches in America was rattled, and the supremacy of Chick-fil-A and others was threatened. Aug. 22, 2019 Eric Gay / Associated Press

Chicagoans Dish On The Return Of Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

By Bianca Martin
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Popeyes’ chicken sandwich returns to menus this Sunday for National Sandwich Day. Last time the sandwich was released, it sparked a frenzy of debate on which fast food chicken sandwich is best.

Reset sits down with a group of Chicago chicken aficionados to weigh in on the debate and talk about Chicago fried chicken.

GUESTS: Larry Legend, South Side fried chicken enthusiast and YouTube personality

Natalie Moore, WBEZ South Side reporter

Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune food and dining reporter