People have undoubtedly taken a stance on what feels
like the age-old debate about who has the best fried chicken, and there are so many
options that blow all the others out of the water. Fried chicken sandwiches are an
integral part of any restaurant menu in the South, so it is only fair that they
get their own national holiday, which takes place on November 9. New Orleans is
home to incredible fried chicken, but even better fried chicken sandwiches!
Blue Oak
BBQ
While an apology in advance is due because this sandwich isn't available on National Chicken Sandwich Day itself, you won't have to wait much longer. Blue Oak BBQ serves fantastic spicy chicken sandwiches on Tuesdays that are topped with spicy glaze, pickles, and white BBQ sauce. This sandwich is worth waiting another couple of days, but you'll be going back every chance you get after that. 900 N. Carrollton St., 504-822-2583, blueoakbbq.com
Toups MeateryA high-end restaurant, Toups
Meatery is a heaven for all things meat. From their house-made cured
meats to great boudin balls, the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich stands out
above the rest. Served with braised greens, gruyere cheese, and a hot-sauce
butter, this high-end chicken sandwich is more than a happy way to spend
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day. 845 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-252-4999, toupsmeatery.com
Banh Mi Boys
In almost a complete opposite direction, Banh Mi Boys blends po-boys
with Vietnamese cuisine to create some of the greatest culinary inventions. The
focus of every visit should be the Chicken Katsu Banh Mi, a fried chicken
breast topped with tonkatsu sauce, kewpie mayo, and furikake seasoning. This
takes the fried chicken sandwich to an entirely new but still insanely
delicious level. 5001 Airline Dr., Metairie, 504-510-5360, bmbsandiwches.com
Willa
Jean
Known for its comfortable atmosphere, the brunch spot Willa Jeanis also acclaimed
for its great sandwiches and drinks. Their fried chicken sandwich is topped
with serrano pepper slaw and sambal mayonnaise, all on a Hawaiian roll, making
it a go-to choice for a meal out with your friends, especially accompanied by
their lavender spiked lemonade! 611 O'Keefe Ave., 504-509-7334, willajean.com
District
Donuts
Most often associated with great breakfast items, District Donuts also has
fried chicken sandwiches that make you question why the restaurant isn't named
after them instead. Their fried chicken sandwich and Hot Chicken and Honey Butter
French Toast Biscuit are available on their lunch menu throughout the week,
giving you a chance to savor the best of the classic sandwich, with garlic
slaw, candied jalapenos, and spicy pimento cheese, for a spicy twist on an old favorite.
2209 Magazine St., 504-570-6945, districtdonuts.com
