This Minnesota Spot Now Serves America’s Best Chicken Sandwich!

Artesano buns, sold under the Sara Lee brand, proudly claim to be the "Official Bun of the Chicken Sandwich" and recently launched the Artesano Official Chicken Sandwich Challenge to find the best chicken sandwich in the United States.

In this bracket-style competition, eight restaurants from around the country competed for a $20,000 grand prize, with fan voting determining the winner. Read more about the Minnesota restaurant that won the title of America's Best Chicken Sandwich below.

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America's Favorite Sandwich: Grilled Cheese or Chicken?

A recent survey of 2,000 Americans, published by Newsweek, revealed that grilled cheese sandwiches are the most popular, with 42% of respondents naming them their favorite. Chicken sandwiches came in second, with 40% picking them as their top choice. Turkey, ham, and tuna rounded out the top five.

Meet the 8 Contenders for America's Best Chicken Sandwich

Eight top restaurants showcased their regional specialties in the Artesano Chicken Sandwich Challenge:

• Cafe Belen (Los Angeles, CA) – The SAMO: Blackened chicken, jalapeños, and avocado
• Delilah's Everyday Soul (Atlanta, GA) – The ATL: Fried chicken with pimento cheese and lemon pepper
• Manzanita Grill (Bend, OR) – The Hot Berry: Crispy chicken with berry and honey flavors
• River and Woods (Boulder, CO) – The Yard Guard: Chicken with Colorado hot honey and green goddess sauce
• Southern Cross Kitchen (Conshohocken, PA) – The Conshy Twist: Fried chicken in a pretzel crust with pimento cheese
• The Hayden (San Antonio, TX) – The Wild One: Crispy chicken with stuffed poblano pepper and tomatillo salsa
• Wilson County Barbecue (Portland, ME) – The Harbor View: Grilled chicken with citrus marinade and creamy mayo
• Hen House Eatery (Minneapolis, MN) – The GOAT: Grilled chicken with Cajun seasoning and BBQ sauce

The Winner: Hen House Eatery in Minneapolis, MN

After weeks of fan voting and fierce competition, Hen House Eatery, located at 114 S 8th St, Minneapolis, emerged as the winner with their signature GOAT sandwich: a grilled chicken creation with Cajun seasoning and BBQ sauce.

Hen House has now earned the title of America's Best Chicken Sandwich and Sara Lee posted the recipe so you can try to make your own at home.

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