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Chicken patty served in a hamburger bun For the Halifax landmark, see The Chickenburger.
Examples of chicken burger/sandwiches of Western fast food restaurant chains, as seen from left such as; Chick-fil-A, KFC, PDQ, and Popeyes that are classic competitors in the chicken sandwich wars

A chicken burger, also referred to as a chicken sandwich in the United States, is a chicken patty served on a hamburger bun with similar condiments and toppings as found on hamburgers. While most chicken burgers use breaded and fried chicken, a chicken burger may also be made of a grilled or fried patty of ground chicken.

History

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A club sandwich of chicken and bacon in Scotland in 2008

Chick-fil-A claims that it invented the fried chicken burger in the 1940s. This claim is unsubstantiated, although the Chick-fil-A southern-style chicken burger (served with pickles on a steamed roll), introduced on March 21, 1964, may have been the first chicken burger introduced by an American fast food restaurant chain. Other notable vendors of chicken burgers include KFC and Popeyes. Today, most major fast food, fast casual and casual dining chains feature some variation of chicken burger, even at fast food restaurants where chicken is not a specialty.

Popularity

The ongoing competition for market share in the United States in fried chicken burger has demonstrably impacted the fast casual and quick-service restaurant industry. This competition has coincided with a significant rise in the prevalence of fried chicken burger on menus nationwide. As of 2024, 47% of restaurant menus feature fried chicken sandwiches, compared to 41% for hamburgers. This represents a 10% increase for chicken burgers from 2020 to 2021. While beef burgers may still hold the overall popularity edge, the increasing presence of fried chicken burgers on menus suggests a growing consumer demand.

References

  1. Watson, S. (2008). Fast Food. What's in Your Food? Recipe for Disaster. Rosen Publishing Group. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-4042-1416-3. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  2. Larsen, L.; Harbin, D. (2009). Knack Grilling Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide to Delicious Recipes. Knack: Make It Easy. Globe Pequot Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-1-59921-761-1. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  3. Shanker, Deena (2024-07-01). "The Fried Chicken Sandwich Wars Are More Cutthroat Than Ever Before". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
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