Arby’s Crispy Chicken Bacon and Swiss
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I really wasn’t sure what to expect since Arby’s is primarily known for their Roast Beef sandwiches, and my past experiences with their chicken products was hit and miss. But I’m pleased to report they hit the nail on the head with this one. It’s excellent.
The heart of the sandwich is pure white-meat 100% natural chicken breast filet. It’s not a very large sandwich to begin with, but it’s a nice size chunk of chicken. And it was cooked just right, with a thin crispy crust and a tender moist center. The crust has a light coating of black pepper. As soon as I took a bite, I rejoiced in the wonderful texture of natural chicken meat flaking away in layers. No formed or pressed mystery-meat inside. This is a very tasty piece of chicken for a fast food place, and dare I say a little similar to a Chick-fil-A, which is a big compliment in my opinion.
Sitting atop the chicken are two thick pieces of peppered bacon (3 if you’re lucky). They are cooked well-done, crispy and delicious. The bacon adds as much flavor to the sandwich as the chicken. Bacon lovers will be very happy, though hard-core eaters will find themselves disappointed if they only get 2 strips. Next is a slice of Swiss cheese, which unlike many fast-food products, actually tastes like real cheese. It’s a great anchor of subtle, mild cheesy flavor for the bacon and chicken to build on.
Finish off with a little honey mustard for a smooth kick, and pack it all into a warm toasted sesame seed bun that compliments the goodies inside without masking their flavor. The bun appears thick, but it’s soft and fluffy, compressing into the perfect size once you grab it and take a bite. The lack of lettuce or other veggies results in a rather plain looking sandwich, but that won’t matter once you have your first taste.
I should state that I’m a big fan of Chick-fil-A. In my mind, it’s been the Gold Standard for years. To find another sandwich I enjoy this much is rare. Today it happened.
The $4 price tag is not cheap in the world of fast food, but it’s worth every penny. And you won’t need to eat a whole bag of these to be satisfied. Next time you want a fast food meal, look past all those $1 menus and treat yourself to something better.
The Crispy Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich from Arby’s is delicious. It has a wonderful combination of flavors, and each component is tasty on it’s own. It’s made from quality ingredients, a cut above the average. I look forward to having it again.
Price: $3.99 / Website: Arbys.com
Fast Food Critic Score: A
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Nutrition Facts - Arby’s Crispy Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich.
Calories - 556
Calories from Fat - 212
Total Fat - 23 grams
Carbs - 51 grams
Saturated Fat - 5 grams
Trans Fat - 0 grams
Cholesterol - 68 milligrams
Sodium - 1683 milligrams
Protein - 33 grams
I love this sandwich! It’s excellent. The combo of honey-mustard, bacon, cheese, and chicken is excellent. The chicken cordon bleu from Arby’s is also very good.
This is my primary reason for going to Arby’s. I like the roast beef just fine, but this sandwich is great! I have never been disappointed with it, ever.
Great sandwich and great review!
I’m actually pretty impressed with Arby’s bacon. I used to get the BLT market fresh sandwich and the bacon was so thick and surprisingly peppery. I’ll have to try this chicken bacon sandwich next time.
I had another one of these last night. it looked a bit weird to me, so I opened it up and saw…….. TWO chicken fillets! It was great, as usual, but could have used double the swiss, bacon, and honey mustard to compensate. Arby’s… can we get a new product here?
Seriously, with all of the double cheeseburgers going on in the world, when are we going to start seeing double chicken fillets? Maybe I just need to stop looking at this site before lunch… HA!
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