Chick-fil-A and Popeyes lead Twitter beef over ‘best chicken’

These two fast-food chicken chains are having a major beef.

Chick-fil-A has long held the top spot for America’s favorite chicken sandwich, but recently Southern fried chicken franchise Popeyes has come up with its own delicious version, which many eaters say gives the so-called “Home of the Original Chicken Sandwich” a run for its money.

So groundbreaking is the new sandwich — featuring crispy fried chicken breast in mild or spicy, pickles and mayo on a pillowy brioche bun — it has become a full-fledged meme in just a few days.

Many on social media seem shook by the swift Popeyes takeover.

“That Popeye’s spicy chicken sandwich is gon be a problem,” tweeted screenwriter Crissle West.

Said Desus Nice of Bodega Boys fame, “Where did Popeyes get this ability to weaponize chicken from and should we be concerned?”

One disappointed diner was unfortunately caught in the crosshairs of the viral debate when she had her Popeyes sandwich allegedly stolen.

“My @DoorDash delivery person really stole my Popeye’s chicken sandwich and will not answer the phone,” claimed writer Yaminah Mayo on Twitter.

As the Louisiana chicken chain continues its presumed victory lap across social media, Chick-fil-A is quietly standing its ground.

“Bun + Chicken + Pickles = all the ❤️ for the original,” the Christian-backed franchise tweeted.

The Popeyes account, however, doesn’t appear ready to let up on its rival just yet: “Y’all good?” they responded.

Now that Chick-fil-A’s title is up for debate, fans of alternative chicken sandwiches are adding food for thought.

“So since this Popeye’s sandwich has put a dent in Chick Fil A’s armor I hope we can have an honest discussion now about how the Wendy’s spicy chicken sandwich was always superior,” tweeted DragonflyJonez.

The Wendy’s Twitter account, which would also said: “Y’all out here fighting about which of these fools has the second best chicken sandwich.”

Popeye’s soon clapped back, “Sounds like someone just ate one of our biscuits. Cause y’all looking thirsty.”

As the debate rages on, it’s worth noting why Chick-fil-A will always fall short of its competitors, as one fan pointed out, “Just a reminder . . . Popeyes is open on Sunday’s.”