The main opponent to the all mighty beef burger, in all its greasy, heavy majesty is the underdog chicken sandwich. Chicken sandwiches and their contemporaries, the chicken burger have become increasingly popular at all fast food chains and smaller bistros as well.
It's strange to think of how popular chicken is when cooked as a meal, with rice, pasta or what-have-you and then see it take a backseat to beef at every restaurant. With Santa Fe sandwiches becoming more popular though and chicken burgers becoming increasingly large and imposing, much like their beef brethren, there seems to be a shift in power on the rise. Chicken is a more versatile meat, being able to be flipped in ways that beef often cannot and accept flavours that are often foreign to beef.
24 Hearty Chicken Sandwiches
The Main Rival of the Powerful Beef Burger Has Seen a Renaissance:
Michael Baxter — May 26, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Fried Chicken-Wrapped Hot Dogs
KFC's Double Down Dog Replaces the Bun with More Meat
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Spicy Buttermilk Chicken Sandwiches
Fuku is the New Fried Chicken Sandwich Joint from David Chang
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Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
These Hearty Sandwiches are Smothered in Hot Sauce
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Pink Hamburger Buns
These Pink Burgers are the Latest Menu Offering from KFC China
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Ground Chicken Burger Patties
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Sports Star Chicken Meals
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Shake Shack Unveils a Tasty New Menu Item: the ChickenShack
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This Hearty Sandwich Features a Monstrous Chicken Breast Fillet
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Chicken Taco Shells
Taco Bell's Latest Food Hybrid is a Whole New Take on a Classic Dish
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This Fast Food Sandwich Features High-Quality Cuts of Meat
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Taco-Inspired Sandwiches
This New Submarine Sandwich Features Traditional Taco Toppings
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Vegan Chicken Tacos
Spicy Teriyaki Chick'n Tacos Offer a Plethora of Protein without Meat
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