Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch on the go or sitting down to savor a chef-driven creation, there’s something undeniably satisfying about a great chicken sandwich. We made our way around the area in search of the standouts that leave you hungry for more and settled on these delectable offerings. From crispy classics to flavor-packed originals, these 10 chicken sandwiches are worth adding to your must-try list.

Southern Drippin’ Chicken Sandwich at Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen

Chicken Sandwich at Chicken Fire

Well-seasoned and perfectly crisp, the oversized tenders used to make these delightful sandwiches can be sauced with customizable heat options. Just don’t forget to add a healthy dose of the signature Soul sauce for good measure. 

Ya-Mon at Bad As’s Sandwiches

The sweet-and-spicy combination is on full display in this island-inspired combination of jerk chicken, plantains, crispy pork rinds and gouda with finishing touches of jalapeño pesto, mango jam and jerk-lime mayo. 

Pimento Cheese Chicken Sandwich at The Hen & Hog

The creaminess of the pimento cheese pairs wonderfully alongside a deep-fried chicken thigh, slices of bacon and drizzles of hot honey to create a medley of flavors that seemingly gets better with each bite. 

Crispy Chicken Sandwich at The Monroe

A tender and juicy chicken thigh is fried to get the audible crunch before being topped with house-made pickles, cabbage slaw and a chili-garlic ranch sauce before being slid into a potato bun.

Hot Honey Butter Chicken at Rise

After the chicken is tenderized and brined in a bath of buttermilk, it’s fried crisp and absolutely coated with melted hot honey butter, creating a crackly crust that gives way to impossibly juicy, flavorful meat with the perfect balance of sweet heat.

Killer Bee at Teak Neighborhood Grill

We love Teak for its array of burgers, but don’t sleep on this grilled chicken breast that’s glazed with honey-garlic sauce and gets a fiery boost from ghost pepper cheese, banana peppers and a chipotle aioli. 

Chiang Mai Hot Chicken at Swine & Sons

A fragrant and flavorful blend of Northern Thai spices elevates pieces of fried thigh meat crowned with sweet and sour pickled papaya and fresh herbs, resulting in one of the more vibrant and satisfying sandwiches you’ll find in the area. 

The Country Club at Art Smith’s Homecomin’

This celebrity chef outpost at Disney Springs is where you’ll find this tantalizing number. Grilled chicken is covered in white cheddar and pecan-smoked bacon along with lettuce, tomato and red jalapeño jelly on a brioche bun. 

Yard Bird at Southern Fowl

There’s a lot to love about this crispy chicken sandwich loaded with additions of barbecue sauce, onion rings, bacon and habanero-jack cheese. It’s smoky, savory and irresistibly satisfying. 

Southern Drippin’ Chicken Sandwich at Tibby’s New Orleans Kitchen

Chicken tenders that have been marinated in spicy buttermilk are fried and placed between two slices of Texas toast along with homemade hot sauce and ranch dressing for a bold, comforting sandwich that delivers on many levels.