Can you guess what sandwich is making a comeback?
This Popular Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Is Back and Here to Stay
Every once in awhile, the nearly impossible happens: one of our fast-food favorites makes a comeback. It’s rare, but it does happen—like the return of the Taco Bell Enchirito and Nacho Fries.
Now, Popeyes is having one of those rare moments, too. The Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich, which debuted in November 2022 as a limited-time item, is back! This time, it’s as a permanent menu item. Here’s how you can get yours.
What Is Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich?
The Popeyes Blackened Chicken Sandwich offers a 12-hour marinated chicken breast seasoned with Cajun spices, a classic or spicy mayo and is served on a toasted “buttery brioche bun” with pickles. OK, we’re seriously excited about this Popeyes comeback.
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Additionally, the sandwich is now available with add-on options as well for an extra $1.50 each. This includes adding Havarti cheese, bacon, or both to any Popeyes chicken sandwich.
Also, check our sampled and ranked eight different restaurants list to find out once and for all who makes the best fast-food chicken sandwich.
Pick Up the Blackened Chicken Sandwich With a Special Deal
Fans can already pick up a Blackened Chicken Sandwich for just $4.99! And, for a limited-time, you can do so with an added bonus in the mix. To celebrate the addition of the sandwich to the Popeyes permanent menu, the chain is offering customers the chance to get an extra regular side for free!
Yup, totally free of charge! All customers need to do is order the sandwich—or any of Popeyes’ chicken sandwich combo meals—through the Popeyes website or app to take advantage of the deal. Then, they can enjoy any Popeyes signature side—from coleslaw to spiced Cajun fries, biscuits, mashed potatoes with Cajun gravy, homestyle mac and cheese and red beans and rice.
Fans will need to run to a Popeyes by Sunday, June 25 to take advantage of this deal.
Popeyes Copycat Recipes
Buttermilk Fried ChickenMaking buttermilk fried chicken from scratch is easy! Brining the chicken with buttermilk ensures it stays juicy and tender, and letting the chicken rest in the seasoned flour creates a crispy coating that actually sticks to the meat.
Homemade Buttermilk BiscuitsThe recipe for these four-ingredient homemade buttermilk biscuits has been handed down for many generations. —Fran Thompson, Tarboro, North Carolina. Looking for more recipes? Try our favorite Popeye's Mardi Gras mustard.
Crockpot Mac and CheeseThis Crockpot mac and cheese recipe is the perfect no-fuss recipe for busy weeknights, potlucks and holiday gatherings. It contains a few secret ingredients to make an effortless cheese sauce that's incredibly rich and creamy.
Fish and Fries"Tuck in" as if you're in a traditional British pub. These oven-baked, moist fish fillets have a fuss-free coating that's healthy but just as crunchy and golden as the deep-fried kind. Simply seasoned and also baked, the crispy fries are perfect on the side. —Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Mini Apple PiesIf you adore the taste of an apple pie but prefer a hand-held treat, mini apple pies are the answer. Each one is topped with cinnamon-sugar for maximum fall flavor.
Shrimp Po’Boys with Pineapple SlawThis twist on the traditional po'boy sandwich adds flavor and veggies while reducing fat and calories. For a smoked flavor, grill the shrimp. For a lower-carb option, serve the po'boy open-faced on a baguette half. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Smooth Sweet TeaA pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea and it has just the right amount of sugar so it's not overly sweet. —kelseylouise, Taste of Home Community Member
Crispy BBQ Chip TendersThese crunchy chicken tenders are a little sweet, a little tangy and a whole lot of fun. In half an hour, your family's new favorite dish is ready to eat. When I have extra time, I roast garlic and add it to the sauce. —Andreann Geise, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Strawberry Cream Cheese PieA rich layer of sweetened cream cheese under a glazed strawberry topping makes this strawberry cream cheese pie a standout on any dessert table.
Zesty ColeslawThis simple slaw tastes best when it's refrigerated for at least one hour. The mixture seems to get creamier as it sits. —Michelle Gauer, Spicer, Minnesota
JambalayaThis low-effort slow-cooker jambalaya recipe features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, various vegetables, bold flavors and plenty of spice. It's the ultimate one-pot meal any time of year.
Blackened ChickenIf you're tired of the same old chicken, this spicy, intensely flavored blackened chicken will snap you out of your poultry routine.
Seasoned FriesThese fries are always popular with my meat-and-potatoes bunch. The cheesy seasoning can easily double as a flavorful baked potato topper, too.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia
Burger Joint Onion RingsThese onion rings cook to a crisp, golden brown. This is one of those foods you never tire of and a great side dish to so many meals. —Betsy King, Duluth, Minnesota
Buffalo Chicken WrapThese Buffalo chicken wraps have contrasting flavors and textures (spicy and refreshing, crisp and tender), and they make an ideal picnic sandwich served with carrot and celery sticks, fruit salad and potato chips.
Dirty Rice with Ground BeefDirty rice with ground beef is a departure from the typical chicken liver-centric version, but it's just as tasty. This recipe also cooks in just 30 minutes, quick enough for an improvised weeknight meal.
Mashed PotatoesThe best mashed potatoes recipe is as simple as it is delicious. We have all the tips and tricks you need to learn how to make mashed potatoes that turn out buttery, creamy and oh-so-rich.
One-Bowl Chocolate CakeIt's quick, it's tasty and there's minimal cleanup: That's one-bowl chocolate cake in a nutshell! It comes together in 15 minutes, and it'll be ready for icing by the time you've finished dinner.
Coconut Chicken and ShrimpI was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favorite shrimp dish that was healthier than fast food. This has become a favorite! —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
Orange LemonadeIt doesn't get more refreshing than a cold glass of orange lemonade. Serve it with fresh mint for an extra pop of color.
Sweet & Spicy Barbecue SauceI've never cared that much for store bought barbecue sauce. I just like to make things myself from scratch including this spicy, deep red-brown sauce. You'll find it clings well when you slather it on grilled meat. —Helena Georgette Mann, Sacramento, California
