Arby’s Crispy Chicken Bacon and Swiss
On today’s menu, the Crispy Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich from Arby’s.
I wasn’t sure what to expect since Arby’s is primarily known for their Roast Beef sandwiches, and my past experience with their chicken products was hit and miss. But I’m pleased to say they hit the nail right on the head with this one.
The heart of the sandwich is pure white-meat chicken breast filet, and 100% natural. 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. 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 some hard-core eaters might find themselves wishing for a 3rd strip. Next is a slice of Swiss cheese, which unlike many fast food cheese products, actually tastes like real cheese. It’s a great anchor of subtle mild cheese flavor for the smokey spicy bacon and chicken.
Finish off with a little honey mustard for a smooth kick, and pack it all into a warm toasted sesame seed bun that’s just the right thickness to compliment the goodies inside without muting their flavor. The lack of lettuce or other veggies results in a rather plain looking sandwich, but that won’t matter once you take your first bite.
It gets even better. This sandwich contains zero grams of trans fat. With so many health experts screaming about how bad it is, and the food world making a push to get away from it, this is a welcome sign from Arby’s, and the fast food industry.
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, but 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 high quality ingredients, a cut above the average. I loved it. I wish I had another.
Fast Food Critic Score:
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Nutrition Facts - Arby’s Crispy Chicken Bacon and Swiss Sandwich.
Calories - 624
Calories from Fat - 264
Total Fat - 29 grams
Carbs - 52 grams
Saturated Fat - 7 grams
Trans Fat - 0 grams
Cholesterol - 68 milligrams
Sodium - 1320 milligrams
I really enjoy Arby’s overall and have found that this is the item I order most when I go there. Although I am finding that the Classic Italian Toasted Sub is also a delicious and filling menu item.
Great site. I can’t wait to read more; your reviews are very well done. What is your grading criteria? Well keep up the good work and am hoping to read more on the side dishes that many sites don’t review.
Hello Bob!
Thank you very much for the kind words. That means a lot to me.
As for criteria — anything and everything is eligible for review.
The site is new, so before I jump right into reviewing all the latest-newest food, I first want to build a sort of base-line to establish my opinions and tastes. Therefore many of the items I’m picking are old favorites, things I’ve eaten before. With the occasional new item mixed in.
Once I establish this base-line, this foundation — then I will start covering strictly the new stuff.
I hope that makes sense. It’s 4 a.m.
It’s my favorite sandwich at Arby’s the only one I’ve ever eaten since I’ve started eating at Arby’s. Glad it was reviewed. It has a great taste.