While Chick-fil-A may seem like the flag bearer for the best fast-food chicken sandwiches, this chain restaurant in Maine is being called better.

And listen, we’re not trying to put down or bash Chick-fil-A by any means—their sandwiches are great. However, sometimes it’s nice to see the underdog win from time to time, right? If Apollo Creed knocked out Rocky in the first round, that wouldn’t be a fun watch, would it? And in this case, we suppose Chick-fil-A is the champ.

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So, given all of that, how do we know which chicken sandwiches are better than others? And who gets to decide what makes one better than another?

To determine which sandwiches are better than Chick-fil-A’s, Eat This, Not That! gathered feedback from real fast food customers and fans. The final list highlights seven crispy chicken sandwiches that stood out for their taste, texture, and overall satisfaction according to those who’ve tried both — and of the seven fast food chains, only one is here in Maine.

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Alright, having covered that— which popular restaurant chain with three locations in Maine is having their chicken sandwiches called better than Chick-fil-A’s?

According to Eat This, Not That! and their article highlighting ‘7 Crispy Chicken Sandwiches Fast-Food Fans Say Beat Chick-fil-A,’ the number one restaurant listed— and the only chain with locations in Maine on the list— is Popeyes and their iconic Popeyes Chicken Sandwich. Eat This, Not That! had the following to say about their selection:

Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich and Spicy Chicken Sandwich are regularly compared to Chick-fil-A, with some claiming the Louisiana fast food brand’s versions are on top.

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And there you have it! According to this list, at least, the Popeyes locations in South Portland, West Gardiner, and Kennebunk serve up sandwiches that beat Chick-fil-A’s.

What are your thoughts on this pick from Eat This, Not That!? Where can your favorite chicken sandwich in Maine be found? We’d love to hear from you! Feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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