Fried chicken sandwiches are nothing new but the introduction of Popeye’s new chicken sandwich has created an explosion of renewed interest and internet discussion around what makes chicken sandwiches so great! Here at Magic City Weekend we thought it might be best to shine a lite on some of the best chicken sandwiches you can eat right here in the Magic City from local restaurants! Read on for our list that is in no particular order.

Super Crunch Chicken from Hero Doughnuts

The Super Crunch Chicken kicks the fried chicken sandwich formula up a notch by adding pepper jelly and crack sauce! It also comes in a spicy Buffalo version.

Lakeview Chick from SkyCastle

The Lakeview Chick comes with your choice of Grilled/Fried & Plain/Buffalo, Creamy Slaw, Sriracha Mayo, Swiss Cheese, Brioche Bun

Hot Chicken Sandwich from Hattie B’s Hot Chicken

Chicken breast, cole slaw, Nashville Comeback sauce, Kosher pickle

Chicken Tender Sandwich from Eugene’s Hot Chicken

The chicken tender sandwich is served with your choice of heat, sauce and side

Chicken Schnitzel from Mile End Deli

Fried chicken married with maple bacon, pickled green tomato, lettuce and mustard-mayo all on an onion roll

Chick’n Shack from Shake Shack

Crispy chicken breast topped with lettuce, pickles and buttermilk herb mayo

Ragin’ Cajun from Melt

cajun grilled chicken, monterey & habanero jack cheese, w/ creamy coleslaw on texas toast

The Hot Dot from Miss Dot’s

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All of you probably know about our famous Hot Dot, but did you know that we have added to our fruit side? Now when you order the fruit, you will get blueberries and pineapples as well! In fact, why not get both items our menu?! #foodforeveryone #meatmeinheaven #freshfruit #missdotschicken

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hot fried chicken breast, pickles and ranc

Sweet Tea Fried Chicken Sandwich from Saw’s Soul Kitchen

Chicken Sandwich from Ash

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Don’t let the 🌧 keep you from getting a great lunch @ash_west_homewood , if you haven’t had our herb marinated grilled(or fried) @joycefarms chicken sandwich with sweet pepper chow chow, black garlic mayo, iceberg lettuce on @hinkels_bakery Pullman loaf then you’re missing out #homewoodeats #ashhomewood #bread #toast #chowchow #blackgarlic #chicken #grilledchicken #grilledchickensandwich #eatlocal #madewithlove #madefromscratch #westhomewood

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(Fried or Grilled) black garlic mayo, sweet pepper and onion chow chow, shredded iceberg on Hinkel’s brioche loaf

Nashville hot Fried Chicken Sandwich from Blackwell’s

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Blackwell’s Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich! Available Now! Try it with a @gpbrewing IPA… #shopcahabaheights #bhamfoodie #nashvillehotchicken #Chicken

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Fried chicken smothered in Nashville hot sauce topped with cole slaw and pickles

Nashville Hot Chicken from Tin Roof

Buttermilk fried chicken, rubbed with cayenne, served on Texas toast with ranch potato salad and pickles

Chicken Katsu Sando from Lucky Cat Rolled Creams

crisp chicken, red cabbage, pickled carrots, pickled ginger, jalapeños, milk bread, lucky sauce

Big Easy from Southern Kitchen and Bar

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Keep us in mind for your lunch dates 👋 ESPECIALLY if you like 🔥🔥🔥 chicken sandwiches 📸: @gcalebjones

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Fried chicken breast with smoked bacon, arugula and New Orleans BBQ sauce. Served on a toasted brioche bun

Cahaba Chicken Sandwich from The Ridge

Grilled or fried chicken breast, tossed in Cahaba sauce and topped with blue cheese coleslaw.

If we missed one of your favorite local fried chicken sandwiches send us an email at info@magiccityweekend.com!

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