What is the name of the chicken sandwich that Popeyes popularized in 2019?

The chicken sandwich that Popeyes popularized in 2019 is the Popeyes Chicken Sandwich.

Popeyes introduced the sandwich nationwide in the United States on August 12, 2019, after earlier test-market availability. It featured a buttermilk-battered white-meat chicken fillet on a brioche bun, with pickles and either mayonnaise or a spicy Cajun spread.

The sandwich became an overnight social-media sensation, sparking a highly publicized fast-food rivalry with Chick-fil-A and responses from chains including McDonald’s and Wendy’s. Demand was so intense that Popeyes announced a nationwide sellout after less than two weeks, before bringing the item back in November 2019.

A common mix-up is treating “chicken sandwich” as the complete product name. Popeyes’ menu item is generally called the Chicken Sandwich, while “Popeyes Chicken Sandwich” is the clear identifying name used in trivia and general discussion. The sandwich also helped make fried-chicken sandwiches a central fast-food battleground.