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A hand holds a black plastic tray with two of the best fried chicken sandwiches, each topped with sauce and pickles in a soft bun. A television and wooden floor are visible in the background.
Ordinary-Proof9435 – Reddit

Fried chicken sandwiches have earned a spot on the menus of various restaurants and fast-food chains because customers enjoy their flavor and the different sauces that go into them. Many customers are so satisfied that they’ve posted images of the best fried chicken sandwiches on Reddit, making us drool as we look at them!

Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich

A hand holds a chicken sandwich with pickles and mayonnaise in a bun. In the background, a colorful plate with food sits on a textured surface.
CountryFried – Reddit

Reddit user Country Fried shared his homemade fried chicken sandwich made with a halved chicken breast, potato bun, extra mayo, and extra pickles, all well seasoned. Some comments joke that it’s actually a pickle sandwich with a bit of chicken. On the other hand, Reddit user NattyCucumber mentioned: “Extra pickles on a fried chicken sandwich is always the right move.”

Air Fried Chicken Sandwich With Low Cal “Mayo”

Two chicken burgers with sesame seed buns sit on a metal tray. The burger in front has lettuce, tomato, and crispy fried chicken. Condiments are visible in the background.
PsychologicalCress80 – Reddit

Reddit user PsychologicalCress80 posted this image of his homemade version of a chicken sandwich. He clarified that he isn’t a professional cook, so he had to pay close attention to the spice measurements. He simply took some chicken thighs and marinated them in buttermilk, salt, chili powder, and optionally onion powder, finally adding a Korean spice blend he had on hand. The whole thing marinated in the fridge for 24 hours.

Chicken Sandwich and More

A plate with a chicken sandwich, potato salad, and a pickle spear sits on a placemat. A glass of iced tea, a fork, and books are on the table in the background.
silent_knight013 – Reddit

Reddit user silent_knight013 not only made a chicken sandwich and posted this picture as proof, but also showed off the homemade lobster rolls and steak fries he had prepared during that month. The fried chicken sandwich was made with thigh meat, and the ranch dressing accompanied the chicken. The rest of the plate consisted of German potato salad and overnight pickles.

Chicken Sandwich for Dinner

A hand holds a sandwich with fried chicken, crispy bacon, pickles, melted cheese, thick tomato slices, and barbecue sauce, all in a toasted bun. Green plants and wooden shelves are blurred in the background.
HeadOfMax – Reddit

This version is a chicken sandwich meant for dinner, unlike the previous ones, which were for breakfast, as revealed by Reddit user HeadOfMax. The user mentioned that it was his first time trying the chicken patties that come in a red bag from Aldi. And he revealed one of his secrets: “I assemble my sandwiches that are on buns/ burgers upside down, I learned that working at a fast-food restaurant when I was a teen.”

Fried Chicken Sandwich Showdown

A hand holds two fried chicken sandwiches in a black tray; a TV in the background shows two animated women in front of a castle.
Ordinary-Proof9435 – Reddit

Reddit user Ordinary-Proof9434 enjoyed an afternoon with a fried chicken sandwich while watching the movie Shrek. But the most important thing for him was deciding which of the two fast-food chains he preferred, Dave’s Hot or World Famous. It was the latter that he liked best, noting that “If you are ever choosing between the two, don’t even think twice.”

Homemade Fried Chicken Sandwich – 2nd Version

A fried chicken sandwich with creamy coleslaw on a toasted bun sits on a white plate with a wooden table in the background.

The user revealed that to create this sandwich, he followed the “Fried Chicken Sandwich with slaw and spicy mayo” recipe from the Epicurious website, but also added a personal touch by mixing Cajun seasoning into the flour and hot sauce into the buttermilk, and finally combining the slaw with the mayo. He disclosed that the bun came from a convenience store and was of “gourmet” quality.

This Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

A takeout box with crinkle-cut fries and a fried chicken sandwich topped with coleslaw on a red and white checkered paper. A container of dipping sauce is in the upper corner.
SuperClub – Reddit

The user SuperClub revealed that after eating one of the best fried chicken sandwiches, he would devour it again if he had another one. He also added that he bought it at a location that opened in Richardson, Texas. He also mentioned that the seasoned crinkle-cut fries tasted fantastic and believed they were coated in cornstarch to achieve an extra-crispy texture.

Hot Chicken Sandwich with Special Spicy Sauce

A close-up of hands holding a fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, pickles, red onion, and sauce in a shiny bun. The background shows a wooden floor and blurred kitchen items.
babyggrg – Reddit

Reddit user babyggrg shared her homemade version of a chicken sandwich featuring a special spicy sauce on a homemade milk bun. Preparing one of the best fried chicken sandwiches involved drawing from various recipes found online, though the result is quite similar to the one by Sam, the Nashville hot chicken chef. As for the sauce, she noted that it consists of a few spoonfuls of Best Foods mayo, a few hefty splashes of pickle brine and chipotle Tabasco, and a generous sprinkling of cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich on Homemade Bun

A hand holds a fried chicken sandwich with pickles and creamy sauce in a shiny bun, shown close up in bright sunlight.
ianjmcg – Reddit

This Reddit user, ianjmcg explained that the chicken was dredged in a combo of 3/4 all-purpose flour and 1/4 cornstarch with black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika and kosher salt. And to fry one of the best fried chicken sandwiches, he used a spicy oil base of 1/2 butter and 1/2 duck fat with an extra hot cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.

Another Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

A fried chicken sandwich with pickles, shredded lettuce, and creamy sauce, served on toasted bread, sits on a white plate.
ianjmcg – Reddit

Reddit user ianjmcg revealed that this sandwich is from Prince’s Hot Chicken in Nashville, that has been serving it since 1930s. Certainly one of the best fried chicken sandwiches. He also mentioned that Howlin’ Ray’s is a competitor to this restaurant and is also super trendy in Los Angeles. Finally, he expressed: “I believe there would be dozens if not hundreds of places that make this sandwiches in NYC. I live in Portland, Maine and I know at least 3 or 4 places that do this.”

Chicken Cutlet, Prosciutto and More

A sandwich cut in half, showing layers of breaded chicken, ham, cheese, tomato, and lettuce, all stacked between a round sandwich bun, wrapped partially in white parchment paper.
DBianci81 – Reddit

Reddit user DBianci81 explained that one of the best fried chicken sandwiches for her consists of a chicken cutlet, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, and tomato. Some users suggested modifications like BanannaKarenina who expressed: “My personal favorite would have one fewer cutlet and I’d added some roasted red peppers, but it’s a win either way.”

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

A close-up of a fried chicken sandwich on a plate, topped with lettuce, pickles, tomato, and a toasted bun, with a blurred kitchen background.
Andy-rooo – Reddit

Reddit user Andy-rooo explained step by step the recipe that led to one of the best fried chicken sandwiches. It started with boneless skinless chicken thighs of two pounds, brine the chicken in dill pickle juice for about 2/3 hours which gives it a mild pickle flavor, but keeps it juicy. Then take the chicken and pat dry it, and throw it to a mix of buttermilk with salt, pepper, garlic powder, brown sugar, cayenne, dried oregano, celery salt, powdered coriander, powdered sage and sweet paprika. It’s ready to cook!

Sour Cream & Chive Fried Chicken Biscuit

A hand holds a fried chicken biscuit sandwich with a crispy, golden-brown chicken fillet between fluffy, homemade biscuits. A bookshelf and room interior are blurred in the background.
[borrado] – Reddit

This sour cream and chive fried chicken biscuit with chipotle honey butter was the creation of Reddit user [borrado]. The preparation requires 4 boneless & skinless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon of sriracha, 1 cup of flour, 1 cup of Tropics Hot & Spicy Chicken Fry Mix, 1/2 cup of cornflour, 1/2 bottle of beer and 1 liter of vegetable oil. And the mixture for making the biscuit is something else entirely different but also contributes to one of the best fried chicken sandwiches.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

A hand holds a large fried chicken sandwich with lettuce, pickles, and creamy sauce on a toasted bun.
Dbetancourt92 – Reddit

Reddit user Dbetancourt92 revealed that he used buttermilk fried chicken breast tossed in a secret ten-ingredient recipe of buffalo sauce to make this sandwich. The add-ons to one of the best fried chicken sandwiches are the blue cheese on the bottom potato bun and ranch on the top bun. Also, he added lettuce, tomatoes and pickles.

Fried Chicken Sliders with Goat Cheese and Honey

Two fried chicken sliders with a spread of white sauce on buns, served with a side of golden French fries on a white plate.
cmdonald2001 – Reddit

Reddit user cmdonald2001 shared the recipe of one of the best fried chicken sandwiches. There’s chicken breast involved and you have to submerge them in pickle juice completely. About 30 minutes before cooking, dredge them in heavily seasoned flour, and add kosher salt, ground pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and a small amount of cinnamon.

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich – 2nd Version

Two fried chicken sandwiches with slaw, pickles, and sauce on buns. A piece of fried chicken sits on the side. The sandwiches are on a wooden board, and the background shows a chair.
SpecialKseZ – Reddit

We’ve already covered another version of Nashville hot chicken sandwiches, but since they are homemade, the preparations vary. Reddit user SpecialKseZ noted about one of the best fried chicken sandwiches that his sister cooked them and brought the dish to his home. It’s made from 4 boneless chicken thighs, 3 cups flour, 2 tablespoons of salt, 2 tablespoons of pepper, 1 cup of mayo, 1 tablespoon of pickle juice and frying oil and 12 pieces of pickles. Finally, for marinade, you can add 1/2 gallon of buttermilk, 4 tablespoon of Louisiana Hot Sauce, 1 egg and 1/3 cup of pickle juice.

Conclusion

A person wearing blue gloves uses tongs to place fried chicken on a sandwich bun with lettuce and mayonnaise. Crinkle-cut fries are visible in the background.
microgen – istockphoto

To enjoy one of the best fried chicken sandwiches you don’t need to call your favorite fast-food chain or drive there, you can make your own version of the dish. The great thing is that with fried chicken, you have plenty of options for sauces and sides that pair perfectly with the meat. What would your ideal version look like?