Hiatus

Umm...I don't know if you've noticed but this blog is currently on indefinite hiatus.

Don't worry. I haven't stopped eating chicken sandwiches. However, I have stopped writing about them and photographing them like a lunatic. I may continue again at some point but right now I'm experiencing a combination of business and laziness that makes it hard to continue with such a fringe enterprise.

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

The Whatachick'n from Whataburger

Name: The Whatachick'n from Whataburger
Source: Whataburger, 19440 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX
Price: $5.39 (combo)
Ingredients: Whole wheat bun, tomato, onion, ketchup

Rating: ****/***** (4/5)

In college I remember that late at night me and my friend would go eat Whataburger. This was something I looked forward to probably because I was hungry and there was nothing to eat. At the time, the place would be filled with the odd mix of bums, college drunks, and people who probably should be at home watching their kids. Almost every time I went there, I got this sandwich (with a diet coke [like it makes a difference, ha!] and onion rings).

The soft, fresh meat is what stands out about this sandwich. It actually doesn't taste like fast food. The flavors mix well but nothing besides the meat is particularly amazing (although that doesn't mean it's not good), especially considering the price. Additionally, the sandwich is fairly bland (that is, not spicy or anything) and as the pictures above indicate, quite a sloppy affair. However, consider not many other places are open and that Whataburger could just exploit this and make terrible food anyway, it's quite a surprise to find someone not taking advantage of their monopoly. This sandwich is a real classic.

The Spicy Chick'n Crisp from Burger King

Name: The Spicy Chick'n Crisp
Source: Burger King, 2915 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX
Price: $1.00 (no tax, no combo)
Ingredients: Lettuce, Sesame seed bun, deep fried patty, onions, tomato, lettuce

Rating: ****/***** (4/5)

While the above pictures may make you reconsider getting this sandwich, don't let my poor quality photos change your mind. Rather, the unique ingredient of this sandwich, the spicy seasoning they use on this sandwich gives it a salty, spicy flavor, which makes not just a value sandwich, but also a flavorful one. This sets it apart from the other $1 chicken sandwiches. It is, however, fairly small and if you don't get any sauce (by default, mayo), the sandwich could be a dry affair. Nevertheless, because it's tasty and at a low cost, you may want to order more than one. Thus, I consider it a good buy.

The Firecracker Tendercrisp from Burger King

Name: Firecracker Tendercrisp
Source: Burger King, 2915 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX
Price: $5.19 (combo)
Ingredients: Lettuce, bun, deep fried patty, onions, tomato, lettuce, Firecracker sauce

Rating: ****/***** (4/5)

I had gone to Burger King a few weeks back and had ordered the Spicy Tendercrisp Sandwich, something I was surprised to find out was not served at Burger King, which evoked a response in me similar (although not as insane) to the Burger King Whopper Freakout scenario that Burger King has been trying to make a viral campaign (of course, I wouldn't really care if there was no Whoppers served at BK since I don't eat beef). I thus ordered a regular Tendercrisp which made me really grimace at the lack of spice.

From what I have learned from another blog, this Firecracker Tendercrisp is some attempt to bring people like me back to Burger King, which I think may actually work. The two sandwiches (Firecracker and the Spicy) are not the same (if memory serves me right). This Firecracker is a hot one like the name warns you and is also sloppy (see pictures above). The meat is crispy, almost fried to a burnt degree. The sauce is bold and in a very tingling way, something like wasabi. It lingers. All in all, the sandwich is really worth a try if you were in any way a fan of chicken sandwiches or the original Spicy Tendercrisp.

The Crispy Chicken Sandwich from Wendy's

Name: Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Source: Wendy's, 3303 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Kingwood, TX
Price: $0.99 (no combo)
Ingredients: Bun, tomato, fried chicken breast, mayo, lettuce

Rating: ***/***** (3/5)

I actually had ordered a Spicy Chicken Sandwich but got this instead. I didn't find out until I sat down to eat so I couldn't do anything about it. Never the less, this is still a decent sandwich for the actual price (which unfortunately, is not the price I was charged). The meat is of high quality. The mayo and tomatoes, however, make the sandwich really mushy. It's a pretty good recommendation if you are low on cash but if you can afford better, then go for it.

Coming soon....

Sorry, I've just been lazy but the following reviews are pretty much ready; I just have to actually upload the pictures online and write the reviews but look for these soon:

*The Whatachick'n from Whataburger
*The Crispy Chicken Sandwich from Wendy's
*The Firecracker Tendercrisp from Burger King
*The Spicy Chick'n Crisp from Burger King

Thanks for reading,
Varun

UPDATE 12/13/07: The reviews are done! See links above.

Whataburger's Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit

Name: Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit
Source: Whataburger, 19440 Highway 59 N, Humble, TX
Price: $3.39 (combo)
Ingredients: Biscuit, breaded chicken breast, honey flavor sauce

Rating: ****/***** (4/5)

If you saw my previous review, you will note that this sandwich and the McDonald's Southern Style Biscuit are essentially the same thing sans the honey flavor sauce. This however makes a difference. The essential result of this combination is a sweet, but interestedly, also salty and sticky sandwich that packs a lot of flavor. That said, however, this sandwich is not for everyone. Additionally, two minor complaints are that the bread is very dry and that the chicken piece is very small, almost the size of a chicken nugget (see images above). Nevertheless, I like it and you may too. Unfortunately, Whataburger's limited range make this a sandwich that's hard to get.