{"id":20947,"date":"2016-12-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-08T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=20947"},"modified":"2023-09-05T16:04:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T02:04:30","slug":"review-jack-in-the-box-pepper-jack-ranch-spicy-chicken-sandwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2016\/12\/08\/review-jack-in-the-box-pepper-jack-ranch-spicy-chicken-sandwich\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Jack in the Box Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Jack<\/a><\/p>\n

Jack in the Box\u2019s Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken\u2026<\/p>\n

No, wait. That\u2019s not accurate to me.<\/p>\n

Jack in the Box\u2019s Pepper Jack Ranch<\/span> Spicy Chicken Sandwich doesn\u2019t deserve to have \u201cRanch\u201d in its name, because, as I ate through all 672 calories, I tasted very little of it.<\/p>\n

The limited time only menu item comes with a spicy \u201cranch\u201d sauce, a spicy pepper jack cheese, and a spicy, crispy chicken fillet. It’s also topped with lettuce, tomato, and bacon on a buttery bakery bun. It\u2019s surprising I didn\u2019t taste much of the ranch sauce because a layer was spread on the top AND bottom buns. And to make sure it was the right sauce, I licked both buns.<\/p>\n

But the spicy ranch sauce, along with the pepper jack, did help give the sandwich a mild heat that built up the more I ate. After trying the ingredients individually, it turns out the sauce and cheese are spicier than the chicken fillet. <\/p>\n

But without the ranch flavor, the sandwich is a glorified Jack\u2019s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Actually, I take that back. Even without the tangy ranch, it’s still a good sandwich and slightly better than the Spicy Chicken Sandwich because of the bacon and it\u2019s spicier.<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/a><\/p>\n

The chewy, but not crispy bacon added a nice smoky element and, apparently, I\u2019ve pleased the Bacon Gods because every bite had a little bit of pork. While the bacon wasn\u2019t crispy (but is it ever at fast food places?) the chicken\u2019s breading along the edges had a satisfying crunch. The chicken fillet itself was easy to bite through despite being a little dry and I got three tomato slices (BONUS!!!). <\/p>\n

But an extra tomato slice doesn’t make up for the lack of ranch flavor. But it has pepper jack, it is spicy, has chicken, and is a sandwich, so I guess it fulfills the rest of its name.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – 672 calories, 349 calories from fat, 39 grams of fat, 9 grams of saturated fat, 0.5 grams of trans fat, 80 milligrams of cholesterol, 1392 milligrams of sodium, 49 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar, and 34 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/b>
\nSize:<\/b> N\/A
\nRating:<\/b> 6 out of 10
\nPros:<\/b> Spicier than a Jack’s Spicy Chicken Sandwich. Bacon adds a nice smoky element. Chicken fillet has crispy edges. Bonus tomato!
\nCons:<\/b> Ranch flavor is lacking. Lettuce never looks like what’s in the promo photos. Doesn’t deserve the “ranch” in its name. Might not have enough spiciness for head heads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Jack in the Box\u2019s Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken\u2026 No, wait. That\u2019s not accurate to me. Jack in the Box\u2019s Pepper Jack Ranch Spicy Chicken Sandwich doesn\u2019t deserve to have \u201cRanch\u201d in its name, because, as I ate through all 672 calories, I tasted very little of it. 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