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Battle of the Birds

Eight Cities. Eight Sandwiches. One Crispy Crown.

This July, we’re turning National Fried Chicken Day into a month-long throwdown. Every Yardbird location is servin’ up an exclusive, over-the-top fried chicken sandwich you can only get in that city. No repeats. No do-overs. Just hometown pride on a bun.

You eat. You sip. You vote.
The sandwich with the most fan love on Instagram wins a spot on every Yardbird menu for August.

FRIED CHICKEN AL PASTOR

Sweet heat meets South Beach with this tropical twist on fried chicken. Grilled pineapple, pickled fresnos, bold aji verde, and chorizo aioli bring the flavor forecast straight to muy caliente. Paired with chile pequin fries for that extra kick.

Sips Well With: Watermelon Mojito
Cool, juicy, and just the right amount of rum to keep things breezy.

VOTE MIAMI 🗳️🌴 

Because your tastebuds deserve a vacation.

HIGH STAKES HEAT

This one's got a full house of flavor: blackened chicken, pepper jack cheese, fried tomato, creamy house sauce, and a fire-roasted corn & jalapeño slaw. Stacked high and served hot with bacon fries, because why play it safe in Vegas?

Sips Well With: Watermelon Sling
Bright, juicy, and just boozy enough to roll the dice again.

VOTE LAS VEGAS 🎰🔥 

What happens here... could win it all.

ASIAN HOT CHICKEN

Hollywood heat with a Seoulful twist. This spicy star comes stacked with gochujang sauce, fiery kimchi slaw, spicy aioli, and crisp pickled cucumber all on a soft, housemade brioche bun. Served with waffle fries for that extra crunch.

Sip Like a Star: Firecracker in the Patch 
Sweet, smoky, and ready for its close-up.

VOTE LOS ANGELES 🎬✨ 

Bring the heat. Steal the spotlight.

THE TEXAS THUNDERCLUCK

Big, bold, and louder than a rodeo. Crispy chicken-fried chicken piled high on Texas toast with chorizo gravy, melted white cheddar, fried jalapeños, and creamy avocado. Comes with cheesy tots, because in Texas, we don’t do small.

Spur-Worthy Sipper: Firecracker in the Patch 
A little sweet, a little smoky, and a whole lotta kick.

VOTE DALLAS ⭐🤠 

Texas brought the storm—now bring the win.

SPICY PICKLE-BRINED CHICKEN PARMESAN

Crispy, brined, and boldly refined, this Capitol contender layers golden-fried pickle-brined chicken tenders with Calabrian chili pomodoro, shaved parmesan, and Southern charm on a crusty country baguette. Served with fries fit for a filibuster.

Sip of the Summer: Aperol Spritz
Crisp, citrusy, and as cool as Capitol Hill cocktails get.

VOTE D.C. 🏛️🔥 

Because this chicken's got bipartisan appeal.

SRIRACHA CHICKEN SANDWICH

This one brings the heat and the street cred. Crispy chicken glazed in a sweet-spicy sriracha honey, topped with crunchy kimchi slaw and juicy mango for that bold Chi-town bite. Served with fries to keep it classic.

Sip, Don't Sweat: Toes in the Sand
Tropical, refreshing, and the perfect cooldown to that spicy crunch.

VOTE CHICAGO 🌆🔥 

Deep dish isn’t the only thing we do right.

FRIED CHICKEN GRILLED CHEESE

This Mile High masterpiece stacks crispy fried chicken with bourbon maple pork belly, caramelized onions, hatch green chiles, melty gruyere and cheddar all pressed on ciabatta with smoky chipotle aioli. Served with loaded tots, because moderation’s not our altitude.

Pour with a Punch: Sippin' on Trouble
Smoky, smooth, and just wild enough for the Rockies.

VOTE DENVER 🏔️🍗

Built for altitude. Crafted to crush the competition.

CRACKER CRUST CHICKEN SANDWICH

Crunchy, tangy, and bursting with bold Southeast Asian flavor. This globe-trotting beauty features kaffir lime green mango slaw, crispy dried shrimp, caramel peanuts, and a sweet-heat passion fruit mango chutney stacked on cracker-crusted fried chicken. It’s a flavor passport in every bite.

Pairs Like a Pro: Old Fashioned
Elegant with a kick, just how Singapore rolls.

VOTE SINGAPORE 🐓🌏 

Because this chicken’s playing at an international level.