Vol. 16: Chick-Fil-A's Spicy Chicken Sandwich

I must admit, after the last few product launches, I was afraid the cycle of suck mediocrity would never end.  Thankfully, Chick-Fil-A's spicy chicken sandwich finally arrived. 

A priveleged few of us were invited to sample the new zip-meister a few days before the product actually becomes available for regular sale.  I, being the daring connoisseur of junk food that I am, of course was part of this lucky population.  I gleefully turned in my reservation slip to the cashier, who asked if I wanted to add pepper Jack cheese to the sandwich - who was I to say no to that request?  So, of course I did.  This might not be a good idea for all friends of fried fast food, at least those who are not confident in their ability to handle spicy things.  You see, this is the first spicy chicken sandwich available from a chain restaurant which actually has some balls keeps up its end of the bargain for being classified as "spicy;" most places settle for a mild warmth.  Not this sandwich, no sirree Bob.  It's not suicide wing level, by any stretch of the imagination, but the average BK Spicy Chick'n'Crisp or Wendy's Spicy Homestyle Fillet consumer will definitely be caught with a (potentially) pleasant surprise.  This sandwich eats Spicy Chick'n'Crisps for breakfast and cr@ps them out with inferiority complexes. 

Placed on the Badger Heat Index, it lands acres above Taco Bell Mild Border Sauce, above Texas Pete and Louisiana Hot Sauces, and a little more research is needed to determine whether or not it is exactly on par or above Cholula.  It is still, like most consumable things, below Sriracha.  If you can hang with Hot level wings at most wing bars, you'll do just fine.  Medium wing eaters will need some iced tea, but should be able to manage without much difficulty with some waffle fries to break up the flow of oral chemical burns.  If you think the Wendy's Spicy Homestyle Fillet was at the upper-register of your heat tolerance, walk away slowly and do not make direct eye contact with it.

As far as everything else is concerned - it's a chicken sandwich from Chick-Fil-A.  Come on, people - you know they treated it right!  It just kind of sucks is disappointing you won't be able to get one on Sunday.

The Verdict

5/5.  Excellent!  Just don't eat two in a row.  Your cheeks will thank you later.  And not the ones on your face.