Original Chicken Sandwich
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| Original Chicken Sandwich | |
| Serving size | 1 sandwich ( g) |
|---|---|
| Energy | ? cal |
| Energy from fat | ? cal |
| Total fat | g ( %) |
| Saturated fat | g ( %) |
| Cholesterol | mg ( %) |
| Sodium | mg ( %) |
| Dietary fiber | g ( %) |
| Sugars | g |
| Protein | g |
| Source | www.BK.com (PDF) |
| Notes | May vary outside US market. US % Daily Value based on 2000 calorie diet. |
The Original Chicken is a chicken sandwich sold by the international fast-food restaurant chain Burger King. It is the "basic" chicken sandwich sold at Burger King.
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[edit] Product Description
The Original Chicken sandwich consists of a breaded, deep-fried chicken fillet, mayonnaise and lettuce on a sesame seed sub-style bun.
[edit] Original Chicken variations
Regional, LTO (limited time offering) and discontinued varieties:
- The Italian Chicken Sandwich US (a Chicken Parmesan sandwich with marinara and mozzarella).
- The French Chicken Sandwich US (a Chicken Cordon Bleu sandwich with ham and Swiss cheese).
- The American Chicken Sandwich US (mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and American cheese).
- The Chicken Club US (mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and bacon).
- The King de Pollo Picosos Mexico (a choice of jalapeño, chipolte or spicy cream sauce and lettuce).
- The Hawaiian BK Chicken New Zealand (mayonnaise, lettuce, bacon, American cheese and pineapple).
Aliases/International naming
- The American Chicken Sandwich was also called the Chicken Deluxe.
- In the UK and Ireland, the Original Chicken is called the Chicken Royale.
- In Spain it is called the Long Chicken sandwich.
- In Mexico it is called the King de Pollo (King of Chicken).
- In New Zealand it is called the BK Chicken.
[edit] History of the Original Chicken sandwich
The Original Chicken chicken was introduced in 1983 as part of BKs "Specialty Sandwich" line. All sandwiches were served on the same style 7" sesame seed roll.
The other "Specialty Sandwiches" were:
- The Veal Parmesan Sandwich
- The Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
- The Ham & Cheese Sandwich (still available as an optional item)
- The Long Fish
A sixth, beef based "Specialty Sandwich" was also available that had either roast beef or a long beef patty. [citation needed]
[edit] Competitive products
The Original Chicken Sandwich's main competition are the Wendy's line of Chicken Temptations sandwiches and the McDonald's McChicken Sandwich.
[edit] See also
Other types of chicken sandwiches by other sellers:
[edit] External links
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