Lexington Chicken Sandwich Week: These 10 restaurants go beyond spicy for only $5
Last year’s initial Chicken Sandwich Week really ruffled some feathers, but in a good way.
Fans flocked to participating Lexington restaurants to try the $5 offerings in January 2020. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, and it looked like Chicken Sandwich Week might be for the chop, yet another COVID dining casualty.
But hold onto your nuggets, because the dining event is back, a little delayed but just in time to provide you with a little spring chicken: This year’s Chicken Sandwich Week will be March 28 through April 3, organized in partnership with the “Food, News & Chews” radio show and Cumulus Radio stations.
There are 10 participating restaurants and each sandwich is still only $5. Here’s what’s on the menu and where.
Lexington Diner
Lexington Diner, 841 Lane Allen Rd. The Southern Chick: Bourbon maple-dipped fried chicken topped with American cheese, country gravy, crispy hash browns on Texas toast.
Chicken Salad Chick
254 E. Brannon Rd., Nicholasville. The Caesar Chick: Savory Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese combined for a sensational chicken salad. Complete with lettuce, tomato and bacon for a Caesar Chick BLT Wrap.
Southern Deli & Tavern
Southern Deli & Tavern, 207 S. Limestone. Texas Grilled Chicken Sandwich: This Texas Grilled Chicken Sandwich is over the top with flavor thanks to a saucy slather of BBQ sauce, maple peppered bacon, cheddar cheese, pickled jalapenos and beer-battered onion rings.
Mr. Brews Taphouse
Mr. Brews Taphouse, 220 Ruccio Way. Classic hot chicken sandwich: A juicy crispy fried chicken breast, dipped in a Country Boy Nacho Bait-infused hot sauce glaze, served on a brioche bun with pickles, shredded lettuce and a cool-down sauce.
Azur Restaurant
Azur Restaurant & Patio, 3070 Lakecrest Circle. ’69 Firebird Chicken Sandwich: Azur-style fried chicken dipped in house-made tangy dragonfire hot sauce, topped with pepper jack cheese, shredded iceberg, dill pickle and roasted garlic mayo.
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken, 321 E. Vine St. Served on buttered cheese toast, filled with two delicious, jumbo chicken tenders, macaroni and cheese and topped off with house-made Buffalo Ranch sauce.
Shamrock Bar & Grille
Shamrock Bar & Grille, 154 Patchen Dr. and 4750 Hartland Parkway. The Funky Chicken: Deep-fried chicken breast smothered in Korean BBQ sauce and topped with spicy sweet pickled, cole slaw, lava mayo, lettuce and tomato.
Schlotzsky’s
Schlotzsky’s, 117 W. Tiverton. Fiesta Chicken: Tender shaved chicken, cheddar cheese, black olives, roasted red peppers, chipotle mayo, fresh lettuce, red and green onions, and sliced tomato on a toasted jalapeno cheese bun.
Zim’s Cafe
Zim’s Cafe, 215 W. Main St. Grippo’s crusted crispy chicken sandwich, topped with BBQ Grippos, Alabama white BBQ sauce, lettuce and tomato on a brioche bun.
Magee’s Bakery
Magee’s Bakery, 726 E. Main St. CBR Sandwich: Chicken, bacon & ranch, served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, American cheese, jalapeno ranch with two thick cut strips of applewood bacon, in original sauce or house-made Buffalo sauce using a local hot pepper sauce made by Screaming Mimi’s.
This story was originally published March 29, 2021 at 6:00 AM.
