National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day - November 9th, 2024
Oh man, you guys, November 9th, 2024, is going to be a day to remember - it's National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day! Can you believe it? An entire day dedicated to the crispiest, juiciest, most mouth-watering sandwich in the universe. I mean, who needs a birthday when you have National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day , am I right? So, where did this glorious holiday come from? Well, believe it or not, the origins of National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day are shrouded in mystery. But, we do know that fried chicken has been a staple in American cuisine since the 19th century, particularly in the South. Enslaved Africans brought their own frying techniques to the Americas, which eventually merged with European cooking styles to create the crispy, finger-lickin' goodness we know and love today. Fast forward to the 1950s and 60s, when fast food chains like Popeyes and Church's started popularizing fried chicken sandwiches on a massive scale. And, let's be real, the rest is histor...