Sam's Club releases Chick-fil-A-style spicy chicken sandwich, social media reacts

For anyone who has ever been disappointedly turned away from a closed Chick-fil-A on a Sunday, here’s a spicy tip: try Sam's Club.

Sam’s Club, the membership warehouse retailer, introduced a new southern-style spicy chicken sandwich last week that has been getting a lot of buzz for its similarity to Chick-fil-A’s popular sandwiches.

The spicy chicken sandwich includes a chicken breast fillet breaded with southern-style dill pickle-flavored batter and a kick of cayenne. The 10-count package of frozen sandwiches also comes with the buns.

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It’s the latest addition to the member’s mark southern style line at Sam’s Club. Other items in the line include waffle fries, non-spicy chicken sandwiches and chicken bites.

A Sam’s Club spokesperson told Fox News that the product line has been popular with its members. The retailer decided to try a spicy version of its southern-style chicken sandwich in response to member feedback and trends in spicy foods.

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Spicy chicken sandwiches exploded in popularity last year after Popeyes introduced one and foodies wanted to compare it to sandwiches from Chick-fil-A and other fast food chains. Popeyes new sandwich was so popular that it actually sold out for a time.

While the sandwich has a kick, Sam’s Club also rates its spiciness at a one on a scale of three. The store recommends that anyone who wants it spicier add a little extra hot sauce.

Despite the relatively mild taste, the new sandwich has gotten a hot reaction on social media.

“RUN! Don’t walk” to buy them, one Instagram user wrote.

Another shopper who picked up both styles of chicken sandwiches wrote they “tasted a lot like Chick-fil-A.”

“Very satisfied with both boxes,” they wrote.

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