One positive outcome of the pandemic—a flood of chicken sandwich shops came into the Philadelphia region, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Chicken sandwiches travel well, always a plus in a takeout/delivery world, and chicken prices are relatively stable, compared with the beef used in burgers.

Two Delaware County shops made a list of two dozen favorite fried chicken sandwiches in the Philadelphia area as chosen by Michael Klein.  

Crisp Chik’n at 27 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Lansdowne has a full line of juicy sandwiches built on brioche buns, waffles, and pretzel buns.

This Delco chicken shop covers all the flavor bases. Klein’s pick: the hot honey with bacon served on a waffle bun. Do not skip the waffle fries.

Lovebird with various locations, including one at 1086 E. Lancaster Ave. in Bryn Mawr, offers a gluten-free sandwich.

John Ordway’s suburban chicken locations use rice flour to make sure everything is gluten-free.

“My kids actually prefer Lovebird’s thin, crunchy coating to more conventional crusts that use wheat flour. Lovebird’s Nashville hot has plenty of pizzazz, and the slaw only kicks it higher,” Klein wrote.

See the total list of favorite chicken sandwich shops in the Philadelphia region in The Philadelphia Inquirer.