Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches Ranked from Worst to Best

Portillo’s started as a Chicago-area hot dog stand in 1963 and grew into a regional favorite known for Italian beef, hot dogs, burgers, salads, and chocolate cake. Its chicken sandwich exists on a menu where other items are much more iconic.

It lands here because the sandwich is solid, but not the main reason people go to Portillo’s. The chicken can be fresh and satisfying, especially in a simple grilled or crispy build, but it lacks the signature appeal of the chain’s beef and hot dog options.