Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen continues to expand their chicken sandwich lineup with the addition of the Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich, which is “a declaration that lunch should no longer be boring,” according to the press release.
The Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich featured a buttermilk-battered chicken breast covered in a sweet and tangy Golden BBQ sauce served on a brioche bun with barrel-cured pickles. Havarti cheese and Applewood smoked bacon can also be added.
Popeyes has a number of other specialty chicken sandwich flavors on its menu, including the TRUFF Chicken Sandwich featuring spicy mayonnaise and the Blackened Chicken Sandwich. The quick service restaurant chain also recently made chicken wings a permanent menu item.
"We wanted to create something that reminds our guests why they should love lunchtime,” said Chef Amy Alarcon, vice president of Culinary Innovation at Popeyes. “The Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich brings a rich combination of sweet and tangy with every bite, perfect for those looking to zest up their midday meal. It's about bringing a little joy, a little excitement, and a lot of flavor to the table – or the desk, as it may be."
To celebrate the launch of the new chicken sandwich, Popeyes partnered with New Orleans hip-hop due SaxKixAve for the “Bring Back Lunch” anthem.
In other chicken foodservice news:
- Pollo Campero introduced the Queso Bacon Chicken Sandwich and Buffalo Slaw Chicken Sandwich.
- Chick-fil-A is the first restaurant chain to commit to the U.S. Food Waste Pact, led by nonprofit partners ReFED and the World Wildlife Fund.
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is introducing new seasonal menu items, including Bee Sting Chicken Tenders and the Bee Sting Chicken Sandwich.
