Southern fare gets the mother cluckin’ love it deserves in Sauganash. Po’ boys, ribs, and broasted chicken — which is cooked in a pressure fryer — are some of the specialties offered atMother Cluckers．雞肉三明治,廚房包roll with breaded breast filet, lettuce, tomato, onions, and sauce. There’s a second location in Palatine.

Hermosaowner Ethan Lim has created a unique lineup of sandwiches at this spot on the Northwest Side. His Cambodian-influenced fried chicken sandwich features a thigh marinated in fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, and an herbal spice paste known as kroeung. The best seller gets an additional flavor assist from its toppings — sweet-and-spicy papaya salad, chopped long beans, and Asian herbs

3 Little Pigs, which recently found a home inside a ghost kitchen, is producing some first-class Chinese-American food. The salt & pepper chicken sandwich is extra crispy with a small burst of heat. It’s a tribute to the dish, adorned with red peppers, that many Cantonese restaurants around the country have served for decades. There’s also a sweet and sour chicken.

Although it’s billed as a burger joint, retro-themedLucy’smost popular item is actually its spicy fried chicken sandwich. The crisp and juicy meat is served on a brioche bun alongside coleslaw, pickles, and a slice of American cheese. Guests can add super hot hot sauce for a kick. A second outpost recently opened in Uptown.

This LA fast-casual chain has celebrity backers like Samuel L. Jackson, Drake, and Maria Shriver. They offer chicken tenders in a variety of spice levels. The Chicago location stands across from Lane Tech High School. Dave’s offers its tenders — slightly breaded with a flavorful rub that hints Carolina-style barbecue — in between slider buns. An order of two or three make for a hearty meal.

泥爐炭火烹飪法蜂蜜雞肉三明治,厚臉皮地referred to as the “THC sando” balances sweet and savory with a blend of South Asian flavors. That doesn’t mean there’s an abundance of heat — this handheld is milder than Nashville hot by a long shot. It’s a solid choice fo a late-night bite or a casual meal.

Housed inside one of the city’s best beer bars,the Long Room, this counter-service spot focuses on biscuit sandwiches. The fluffy biscuits are a paragon of the form and filled with fried chicken breast and dill pickles. Make it even better by adding a sauce and toppings such as eggs, bacon, and pork sausage.

Thisno-frills Back of the Yards establishmentexemplifies soul food at its finest. Everything is made from scratch and the kitchen marinates the chicken in spices before frying it. Call ahead for quicker service.

A deep, lingering burn can be an immensely pleasurable feeling and that’s just whatthe Roostdelivers at its multiple locations. The Nashville hot chicken is one of the spiciest versions in Chicago, and available on a brioche roll or a fluffy biscuit. Guests can build their sandwich with various toppings or go with pre-customized combos like the “Sunrise” (over easy egg, bacon, cheddar).

Fly the coop and head over to West Town for hot chicken. Influenced by venerable Nashville restaurants like Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack and Hattie B’s, owner Joe Fontana brings the heat. The intensity ranges from mild to “lil insanity” and diners can get their sandwiches with spicy honey butter or on a glazed doughnut.Fry the Coopalso has suburban locations in Oak Lawn, Elmhurst, Tinley Park, and Prospect Heights.

In West Town, Three House — a hip counter service cafe from the co-owners of Half Evil, a street wear company — have a knockout fried chicken and biscuit sandwich that’s dripping with a hot sauce. This is a messy ordeal, but soul satisfying.

Some like it hot but others like itreallyhot.The Budlong’ssignature Nashville hot chicken is slathered in fiery cayenne paste for a lip-numbing experience. Choose a level of heat — ranging from classic to extra hot — and savor it on a brioche bun with slaw, pickles, and Budlong’s comeback sauce. The restaurant has four locations across Chicago.

Alinea Group’s casual restaurant in Fulton Market has brought back its signature dish from its opening menu, albeit in a handheld form. Opening chef Andrew Brochu crafted a sandwich with buttermilk-brined chicken thighs that’s fried with panko and comes with a sunchoke hot sauce.

Beer and fried chicken are a perfect pairing and thisLakeview brewpubexcels at both. A buttermilk-brined breast is blanketed with white cheddar pimento cheese, sweet pickles, and slaw. Diners can dial it up by having the chicken coated in Nashville-style hot sauce.

A former Harold’s in Chatham has taken to use Middle East flair to liven up its fried chicken offering, called “Popeye’s Ain’t !@$%.” Aided by the garlic condiment toum and sumac, this sandwich has a unique zest that will make customers forget about that spinach-loving sailor.