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Popeyes Chicken Sandwich

Name: Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
Brand: Popeyes

The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich that broke the internet. Launched in August 2019, it sold out nationwide within two weeks and sparked a fast food culture war with Chick-fil-A that played out entirely on Twitter. A buttermilk-marinated chicken breast, barrel-cured pickles and mayo on a toasted brioche bun — it is, by most measures, the best chicken sandwich in fast food.

The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich contains 700 calories, 28g of protein and 42g of fat. It costs $5.99 in the United States, up from $3.99 in 2019. Available in 16 countries, with prices ranging from $1.92 in Pakistan to $7.07 in Singapore. This page covers full Chicken Sandwich nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.

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US Price

$5.99

baseline price

Calories

700

35% daily value

Cheapest

$1.92

Pakistan

Most Expensive

$7.07

Singapore

Countries

available worldwide

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Chicken Sandwich Nutrition Facts

US standard serving · Source: Popeyes official nutrition data

700

KCAL

Calories

42g

TOTAL FAT

Fat

50g

CARBS

Carbohydrates

28g

PROTEIN

Protein

Total Fat

42g

— Saturated

14g

Carbohydrates

50g

— Sugars

Protein

28g

Sodium

1443mg

Fibre

ℹ️ Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the Popeyes official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.

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Chicken Sandwich Price History

US average price · Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal

Chicken Sandwich Price — United States

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+50% since 2019

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Chicken Sandwich Price by Country

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The History of the Chicken Sandwich

Origins and story behind this iconic item

1972

Popeyes is founded in New Orleans by Al Copeland, initially as 'Chicken on the Run' before rebranding.

2019

The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich launches in August and sells out nationwide in two weeks, triggering a social media frenzy.

2019

Popeyes tweets 'y'all good?' at Chick-fil-A, igniting the Great Chicken Sandwich War and earning 86,000 retweets.

2019

The sandwich returns in November after a two-month absence — lines form hours before opening, reported in mainstream news globally.

2021

The Popeyes Chicken Sandwich is cited in multiple industry reports as the most significant fast food product launch of the decade.

2023

Popeyes expands internationally on the strength of the sandwich, opening in the UK and accelerating European rollout.

2024

The Chicken Sandwich remains Popeyes' top-selling item, credited with reversing years of declining same-store sales.

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Chicken Sandwich — Did You Know?

Interesting facts about the Chicken Sandwich

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The chicken is marinated in Louisiana-style buttermilk for 12 hours before being hand-battered and pressure-fried — a process that takes over 13 hours from marinade to bun.

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The barrel-cured pickles are one of only three ingredients — the others being the chicken and the brioche bun. The simplicity was deliberate.

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Within 24 hours of launch, Popeyes' August 2019 tweet generated an estimated $65 million in earned media — equivalent to two years of the brand's typical advertising spend.

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The Washington Post, Bon Appétit and The New York Times all ran features comparing it to Chick-fil-A's sandwich. Popeyes won the majority of taste tests.

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The Chicken Sandwich War between Popeyes and Chick-fil-A is studied in marketing schools as a case study in social media-driven brand virality.

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The sandwich is now available in over 20 countries, though the recipe is adapted for local tastes — the UK version uses a slightly different pickle brine.

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