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Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches in Boston – Part 3
Fried chicken sandwiches have been in for awhile now – and we’re hoping that doesn’t end anytime soon.
We’ve already shared our favorite spots in part 1 & part 2 of this guide.
But just because this is the third iteration – doesn’t mean these spots are not just as good (if not better) than the rest.
Three of our favorite fried chicken sandwiches in Boston are:
Rubato (Quincy)
When you hear Hong Kong street food, a fried chicken sandwich probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
Move over Nashville hot chicken, Hong Kong chicken is about to take over.
What sets this sandwich apart is the bun. It is made up of a bao bun that is baked with a sweet, crunchy shell around it. The chicken is a thigh, which allows it to be extra moist and super crispy. They then top it off with slaw and a tasty sauce. The combination of the salt, crunch, and sweet is a whole new flavor profile that we love.
As a side quest, we tried their beef brisket bao bun. The bao buns have filled a hole we’ve had since we left San Francisco’s China Town. We have been looking for a light and fluffy bao bun with a juicy, savory inside. Rubato’s beef brisket bao buns definitely filled that void. This place is only open until 4pm, but it’s well worth the trip down.
Shy Bird (Southie, Cambridge, Fenway)
Shy Bird is blowing up around Boston – now with locations all around the city.
It is primarily known for rotisserie chicken. However, their fried chicken sandwich also floats to the top of our list. We went for brunch (As a rule of thumb, if there’s egg on it, then its acceptable to eat for breakfast). So no – we didn’t feel bad about having a fried chicken sandwich before 11am.
This one came with hot honey and pepper jack cheese, which provided that hot and sweet flavor profile. We also tried the rotisserie chicken on a pita – and that was excellent as well.
Here there’s a full dinner menu that has expanded beyond the bird. It’s no mystery why this place is always busy.
The Quiet Few ( East Boston)
The Quiet Few is one of our favorite bars in Boston.
It gives you the Boston dive bar experience, but with an elevated food menu. If you are going there Thursday or Friday, make sure to get there early if you want to get a seat.
The Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich here is an absolute beast. We have a big appetite, yet we still needed a box to-go. The chicken is spilling out of from all sides of the bread. Instead of a typical Nashville sandwich that is covered in sauce, the heat here is from spices and a hot oil that is rubbed on the chicken. Alongside the chicken, they provide a great homemade buttermilk ranch for your dipping pleasure.
We love this sandwich, but it isnt even our favorite one here. They also have a cajun chopped beef sandwich which may be our favorite in Boston. It’s like a Philly cheesesteak but so much better. It’s something you just have to try to understand.
P.S. – one last pro move here is to substitute the french fries for fried pickles.
Enjoy! And If you haven’t already, check out part 1 of our Boston fried chicken guide here.