Duane Beckett
Popeyes is putting its famous chicken sandwich on the $5 Faves menu through May 3, giving fans a limited-time shot at the chain’s best-known item for five bucks.
According to Popeyes, the $5 Faves lineup also includes:
- A 3-piece order of signature chicken
- Three tenders
- Two regular sides for $5 each.
The sides include:
- Cajun fries
- Mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy
- Red beans and rice
- Coleslaw
This is the kind of lineup that gives people a few options at budget prices. Although, anyone spending $5 and getting coleslaw may want to visit a store instead. You can pick it up for about $1.79.
Why is the sandwich famous?
In 2019, Popeyes Chicken sandwich wasn’t just a lunch order, it was the sandwich that sparked long lines, sellouts, and endless online arguments over who had the best chicken sandwich in fast food.
That kind of hype doesn’t happen often anymore (although Taco Bell is trying to earn it).
Delish reported that the item became one of the most talked-about launches of the past decade, and that history is a big reason this latest deal is getting attention.
Popeyes Chicken sandwich packs:
- A toasted brioche bun
- Pickles and mayo
- Plus a crispy buttermilk-battered chicken breast filet.
That’s it. No secret sauce, or over-complex series of toppings.
Allrecipes stated that the sandwich still has the same simple build that made it famous, and customers can opt to add bacon and cheese if they want to dress it up a little.
It’s simple food that gets a big reaction.
Nutritional Information
For anyone watching calories, CalorieKing shows a Popeyes Classic delivers the following nutrition:
- 700 calories
- 42 grams of fat
- 50 grams of carbs
- 28 grams of protein
- 1,460 milligrams of sodium.
Popeyes also directs customers to its nutrition and allergen information pages, which is worth checking if you’re trying to eat a little smarter.
Customers can order from the $5 Faves menu in-store by asking for the offer, or place the order through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com.
With social media already lighting up over the price, this feels like the kind of short-run fast food promo that could pull people right back in.