Fast Food Chicken Sandwiches Ranked from Worst to Best

A&W dates back to 1919 and is one of the oldest fast food names in the U.S., originally built around root beer, drive-in service, burgers, and classic American sides. Its chicken sandwich fits that traditional menu, but it is not one of the chain’s defining items.

It lands here because the sandwich is generally serviceable without much personality. The chicken can be satisfying enough with fries and root beer, but it usually lacks the crisp breading, seasoning, and juicy texture that would make it feel competitive.