What’s more American than fireworks and cookouts? Fast food, obviously. And not just any fast food, chicken sandwiches. Because apparently, we’ve reached a point where deep-fried poultry is a full-blown personality trait.
What’s More Midwest Than a Chicken Sandwich?
Yelp recently dropped its first-ever list of the Top 20 Fast Food Chicken Sandwich Chains across the U.S., based on reviews, popularity, and our collective obsession with sauce-drenched fillets. According to Yelp, searches for “chicken sandwich” skyrocketed 125% since 2019, which honestly feels low.
So, who’s crushing the chicken game in the Midwest?
The Top 5 Midwest Chicken Sandwich Chains
According to Yelp, here’s who reigns supreme in our region:
#5 Denny’s – Didn’t see that one coming. Are people just ordering chicken sandwiches at 3 am with their pancakes?
#4 Zaxby’s – Strong contender, but good luck finding one in Illinois…