• ThirdWorldOrder@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Well, pardner, gather 'round and let me spin ya a yarn about Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich. Now, this here sandwich, it ain’t no newfangled creation. No siree, it’s been around for a long time.

      Back in the days when the sun beat down on dusty trails and tumbleweeds rolled through the town, folks would mosey on over to Wendy’s for a taste of that spicy chicken goodness. The sandwich had a kick to it, a real fiery flavor that could wake a sleepy cowboy right up.

      They say the recipe was a closely guarded secret, passed down through generations of Wendy’s cooks. The chicken was crispy, the spices were just right, and the bun, well, it held it all together like a trusty steed on a rough ride.

      Folks from far and wide would ride in from all corners of the territory just to sink their teeth into one of them spicy chicken sandwiches. It became a legend in these parts, a symbol of good eatin’ and a taste of the wild, wild west.

      So, next time you saunter on down to Wendy’s and order yourself a spicy chicken sandwich, remember, you’re tappin’ into a taste of history, partner. It’s been around for a long time, and it’s still kickin’ to this very day.

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        1 year ago

        They always taste like they’ve been around a long time, to your point. Like chewing a very dry shoe every time.

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      I’ve always had a soft spot for Wendy’s chicken sandwich and I can confidently say they didn’t even try to change anything when the Great Chicken Wars started.

      Chic-Fil-A>Popeyes>McDonalds (spicy)>Wendys

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      1 year ago

      I don’t think any of them are like Chick-fil-A. I like CFA’s sandwich, but it tastes entirely different to me.

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        They brine the chicken in pickle juice. Works great, and I’ve done it at home. Personally I like Popeye’s better.

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          Same, Popeye’s is great. The coating on Chick-fil-a is different as well - tasty, but not what I associate with a typical fried chicken coating.