A great number of contests have taken place in the fast food sector over the course of the last several years, with each company attempting to demonstrate that they are the best of the best. In 2019, Popeyes launched their sandwich, which was so successful that it almost shattered the internet. This marked the formal beginning of the “chicken sandwich wars.” Since that time, crispy chicken sandwiches have been included on the menus of a great number of fast food restaurants.
In this year, fast food businesses have begun yet another struggle to get a competitive advantage over their rivals in terms of value. A number of fast food restaurants, including KFC, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Arby’s, Burger King, Popeyes, and Jimmy John’s, introduced value meals in 2024. These meals ranged from $5 to $10 and comprised a handful of their most popular menu items packed together into a single meal that was still affordable.
Despite the fact that the “wars” have nearly always been fought between different fast food restaurants, Applebee’s is now entering the fray in an effort to demonstrate that value-oriented chicken sandwiches are not limited to being served at the drive- thru window. In addition to the brand-new Really Big Meal Deal, which consists of a sandwich, fries, and a soft drink, the chain restaurant is debuting its brand-new Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich. This deal is available for only $9.99 and contains all of these items.
Applebee’s presents a new chicken sandwich to its customers.
The new chicken sandwich at Applebee’s consists of a chicken breast that has been hand-breaded and will be served on a toasted brioche bun. It will be topped with lettuce, pickles, tomato, and mayonnaise. According to Applebee’s, it is “bigger and better” than any chicken sandwich that the business has ever given in the past.
The Really Big Meal Deal may be purchased with either the chicken sandwich mentioned above or the Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, which is served on a brioche bun and is topped with applewood-smoked bacon, and American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Additionally, it comes with fresh fries and a complimentary soft drink of your choosing. You may now get the meal package for $9.99 at any Applebee’s location, whether you want to eat in, take it to go, or have it delivered.
Because Applebee’s is certain that their “massive” chicken sandwich is larger than those offered by its rivals, the company is giving a size match guarantee against its competitors. In the event that you bring in a chicken sandwich from a competitor and it is bigger than the Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich, Applebee’s will add one additional chicken patty to your meal at no extra cost.
The following is an honest evaluation of the new Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich, which I had the opportunity to try early on.
In this review, I will be honest about the Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich
Chicken sandwiches have always been one of my favorites, but when it comes to fast food, they can be somewhat inconsistent. On top of the fact that they may be dry, there are occasions when you find yourself asking, “Where is the chicken?” as you bite into something that is mostly composed of bread.
The Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich at Applebee’s comes true to the name of the sandwich. It’s a huge chicken breast—and it truly does fall over the edge of the bun as the photo portrays. When it comes to the chicken, the outside is properly crispy, while the inside is still juicy.
Toppings are the only part of the dish that does not correspond to the picture. Due of the fact that the actual chicken patty is so large, I was contemplating the question, “Where are the lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise?” It’s possible that I’m a fan of a sandwich with a good quantity of sauce or a little bit of fresh crunch, but I couldn’t help but feel that it was lacking in certain tastes. Due to the fact that the sandwich was purchased from a chain restaurant that offers a sit-down service, I had anticipated a little larger selection of toppings.
When compared to a sandwich from a fast food restaurant, such as the classic sandwich from Chick-fil-A or even the original chicken sandwich from Popeyes, the chicken sandwich from Applebee’s has a lot more going on. In addition, since Applebee’s is a fully operational restaurant rather than a drive-thru, I am able to quickly satisfy my demand for toppings by simply personalizing the sandwich. If it were up to me, I may ask for more lettuce, a side of mayonnaise, or perhaps Buffalo sauce to add to my meal.
Would I place another order for it? That’s a resounding “yes” in my book.