Food Theory: Don't Order These Chicken Sandwiches! (McDonalds, KFC, and …)

We've told you how to optimize your fries, how to get the best deal when you order a pizza, and what fast food soda size is worth the money. Now, we are tackling crispy fried chicken sandwiches. What chain has the BEST chicken sandwich according to our rigorous grading system? We are putting McDonalds, Burger King, KFC, Chick-Fil-A, and MORE to the test. Let's get EATING!


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Credits:
Writers: Matthew Patrick and Luke Barats
Editors: Danial "BanditRants" Keristoufi and Forrest Lee
Assistant Editor: AlyssaBeCrazy
Sound Editor: Yosi Berman

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[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

All jokes aside, the total calories/per dollar measurement is genius, it'll help a lot of people who have financial struggles forreal.

[sarcastixfoxdragon]

As a southerner, I LOVE that the differing connotation between "...you good?" And "...Ya'll good?" Basiccally set this whole chain in order

[bertallca]

10-15 years ago Wendy's had the best Spicy Chicken sandwich. The patties were thick & juicy but then I noticed the patties started to get smaller & not so juicy. I still order one every now & again but it's not the same. Screw corporate budget cuts.

[MythicBeanProductions]

My great grandfather met the owner of chic fil a when he was setting up a new shop in a brand new mall. This was when chic fil a was a fairly new place. If I remember right, my great grandpa saw him setting up and asked if he needed help. Afterwards the owner cooked him some lunch and talked to him for a while. This was on a Sunday. This makes my great grandpa one of the few if not only person to be served chic fil a on a sunday

[cracdealer]

To be totally honest, sometimes I find food theory to be more intertaining than matpat's other channels just because not only is it one of the most relatable because well, it's literally about FOOD, but also because it tends to be the most light-hearted of all. It's kinda nice to have a break from dead children once in a while. Also, Popeyes master-race.

[chaosenby]

i'm honestly disappointed you never once called this whole issue a "clustercluck" dude. really dropped the ball.

[MasterTankChief]

Next Food Theory: In jack and the giant beanstalk the giant says "I'll grind your bones to make my bread!"

So, can you actually make bread out of bone-meal?

Edit: Since that would be a simple yes or no, additional questions: Does it's structural integrity hold up? How crispy is it? How does it taste compared to other breads? Is IT secretly the best choice for making a sandwich?

[Rios-ovxi]

As a person who forgets to feed myself often, the ability to walk down to Burger King and get 1200 calories in a sandwich meal has honesty really really been a lifesaver sometimes. When I haven’t eaten in 20 hours, the ability to get 20 hours worth of calories in one sandwich is helpful, lol.

[Patterrz]

I never thought i'd be so interested in the science of Fast Food

[terrivel]

I just want to say, as a long time Arby’s employee, we don’t really count. We just renamed the same sandwich we’ve been selling for years, unlike some of our competitors like BK who came out with something new.

[jazminefowler]

So if I want to optimize my calories and cost with a chicken sandwich meal, I should get the Popeyes chicken sandwich with a large Wendy's fries and a McDonald's large fountain drink. Thanks Food Theory

[josephcirrincone]

1:02 I honestly just love the fact that he openly admits to the fact that he would have made up the term "The Chicken Sandwich Wars" as an excuse to slap battle armor on a chicken

[BiigManGage]

Not gonna lie I’m craving a chicken sandwich right now

[thepersonwiththepanels]

Wholesome fact: My grandfather, who never used the Internet himself until a few months ago, was happily telling me about this video today, and we bonded over enjoying Mattpatt! It was very good for soul

[CoriLane]

“The launch of people’s chicken Sandwich was going as fine as you’d expect”
I think you forgot the time someone stabbed someone for a Popeyes sandwich

[MasterMoonClap]

I really take for granted how much effort you and your team put into each of these videos. I love watching every one of them, no matter the subject.

[matthewlynch]

"The nuance was not lost on Twitter."

Well, that's a first.

[denimvelvet]

As someone who fries my own chicken on occasion and has made my own sandwiches, no I'm not surprised by the amount of breading. Most breaded fried foods have a LOT of breading. Especially when you want flavor and texture. The fact it's relatively cheap helps.

[markerofthemidnight]

4:00
“We’ve found the optimal fry order, the optimal fountain drink order-“

*sad optimal pizza order noises*

[nedflint]

You should make a theory: what would be the most healthiest meal to eat for the rest of your life.