'Fried Chicken With Another Fried Thing On Top': Chili's Hearty Sandwich Leaves Customers On The Fence

Crispy chicken? Delicious. Fried mozzarella? Love it. The two of them together on one sandwich? Chili's is giving this combo a try. The Chicken Parm Big Crispy sandwich is a part of the restaurant's Big Crispy lineup, and it consists of a crispy chicken fillet and a piece of Chili's classic fried mozzarella, all topped off with marinara sauce. The sandwich comes with fries, white cheddar mac and cheese (pro tip: ask for the loaded version if you want to try a top-ranked Chili's side), extra marinara, and a cup of ranch dressing.

Reviews of the sandwich on social media are mixed. One commenter on Reddit said that while a chicken parm sandwich is great, "The construction of this doesn't work for me. Fried chicken with another fried thing on top? Just adding extra steps for no reason." While some were excited about the double-fried sandwich, others mentioned it would be better with a grilled chicken fillet. 

The viral cheese pull social media trend may be part of the reason the sandwich is gaining traction. We get it — there's something exciting about seeing just how far one of Chili's fried mozzarella pieces can stretch, and ordering the Chicken Parm Big Crispy gives diners the chance to try the trend. Still not sure whether the Chicken Parm Big Crispy sandwich is worth a try, or if it belongs on our list of Chili's menu items worth skipping? Let's take a look at what other customers are saying about the chain's new fried-on-fried sandwich.

As mentioned, the reviews of the sandwich certainly aren't conclusive. Some say the sandwich lacks flavor, while others say it's fantastic as long as you use the extra sauce that's served on the side — this seems to be key. If you don't want to commit to the sandwich but want to get the same taste, some customers recommend ordering the Triple Dipper and making bite-sized chicken parm by layering the fried mozzarella and the ever-popular Chicken Crispers, then dunking the combo in marinara sauce.

An important note: We couldn't find this sandwich on Chili's menu on the chain's website, and according to social media chatter, you have to ask for the sandwich in person. Some say it's supposed to be a "secret" menu item, but others have reported seeing table cards in some Chili's locations advertising the sandwich. Still others mentioned that the sandwich is solely advertised on social media. If you're a fan of chicken parm, we recommend asking about the sandwich next time you dine at Chili's — you might find the fried-on-fried goodness is right up your alley.