Chicken sandwich lovers rejoice because Applebee's has just unveiled its new Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches.
Available for a limited time, Applebee's new Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches come in three tasty varieties: Bacon Cheddar, Bacon Ranch, and Sweet & Spicy. Each of the new sandwiches boasts a hand-breaded, crispy-fried chicken breast served with other tasty toppings on a brioche bun. The Bacon Cheddar Crispy Chicken Sandwich pairs the crispy chicken filets with cheddar cheese, applewood-smoked bacon, house-made bacon sauce, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, while the Bacon Ranch Crispy Chicken Sandwich features a crispy chicken breast topped with applewood-smoked bacon, pickles, shredded lettuce, and house-made ranch. Lastly, the new Sweet & Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich features a crispy chicken fillet topped with a Sweet Asian Chile sauce and coleslaw.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwiches
Applebee's New Hand-breaded Chicken Sandwiches Have Arrived
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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