It’s not easy nailing the perfect crispy chicken sandwich, but the Lola, a trendsetting West Valley restaurant, does this perfectly with its variation, which features a sweet apple slaw. The sandwich is finished with pickle chips, spicy aioli, and of course — a giant piece of crispy chicken all stacked on a lightly grilled knotted bun. The Lola is currently offering in-restaurant dining, curbside pick-up, and delivery.

Monroe’s Hot Chicken honors the Nashville tradition with a classic, spicy fried chicken sandwich that will transport you to the South. It’s got all the traditional ingredients — fried chicken, coleslaw, pickles, and Monroe’s own kick-it-up sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Feeling adventurous? Diners can also go for the hot chicken Belgian waffle sandwich featuring a buttery, syrup and powdered sugar-topped waffle. Also, don’t forget some of the classic Southern sides like the cornbread mac and cheese and smoked turkey collard greens. Monroe’s Hot Chicken’s downtown Phoenix location has dine-in service. Both the Phoenix and Tempe locations offer takeout and delivery.

As soon as you set eyes on Welcome Diner’s comforting neon sign, you’ll know you’re in the right place for an exceptional chicken sandwich. The 1940s-style diner is a staple in the Phoenix food scene thanks to diner-style dishes, including its assortment of chicken and biscuit sandwiches. Our top pick is the sweet and salty Bumblebee, which features a crispy buttermilk fried chicken breast slathered with beer mustard, local honey, and bread and butter pickles on a fresh-made baked biscuit. Welcome Diner is currently open for dine-in service as well as takeout.

Spicy chicken lovers have reason to celebrate at Mrs. Chicken, which offers five spice levels ranging from classic to XXXHot. The highly anticipated Nashville-style hot chicken restaurant opened in 2019 with a simple menu that lets the chicken speak for itself. The best-loved Yardbyrd sandwich features a crispy chicken breast with provel cheese, mustard slaw, pickles and Mrs. Chicken’s own honky tonk sauce on a brioche bun. Mrs. Chicken is currently offering in-restaurant dining, takeout, and delivery through Grubhub.

The name says it all when it comes to this beloved Arcadia eatery — the food is really tasty with a focus on fresh sauces and high-quality ingredients. Ingo’s crispy chicken sandwich is classic, but well done with crispy chicken breast, dill pickles, spicy aioli sauce, and a bit of apple — all on the restaurants own fresh-baked bread. Enjoy the crispy chicken sandwich at Ingo’s, pick it up curbside, or have it delivered.

Ever want a hot chicken sandwich, but not sure if your taste buds are up to the challenge? Roaring Fork has the answer: a hot chicken sandwich that comes in hot and not so hot varieties. Regardless of which option diners choose, the result is a giant chicken sandwich with coleslaw and pickles on a toasted bun that’s sure to satisfy. Take the sandwich to=go with a curbside order, or opt for dine-in service at the restaurant.

Humble Pie might be known for its pizza, but it’s sandwiches should not be overlooked. At first the spicy chicken sandwich appears to be typical crispy chicken sandwich made with chicken, jalapeños, chili honey, and pickles on a brioche bun — but then it’s covered in the restaurant’s signature cheesy mac sauce that will convince you that cheese actually does belong on chicken sandwiches. Customers can grab a sandwich at the restaurant for dine-in or opt for curbside pickup or delivery.

Famous 48 Local Chicken & Bar is known for its comfort food classics and the Havasu Chicken Sandwich is no exception: This crispy fried chicken treat is made with a special recipe hot sauce and topped with shredded lettuce, a light layer of mayonnaise, and dill pickles on a toasted brioche bun. Most importantly, each sandwich comes stacked with a seriously generous portion of chicken. Famous 48 offers in-restaurant dining, takeout, and delivery options.