{"id":45553,"date":"2020-12-12T09:40:42","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T19:40:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=45553"},"modified":"2021-09-29T09:36:40","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T19:36:40","slug":"jack-in-the-box-cluck-sandwich-with-mystery-sauce-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2020\/12\/12\/jack-in-the-box-cluck-sandwich-with-mystery-sauce-review\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Jack in the Box Cluck Sandwich with Mystery Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Jack<\/p>\n

Update 9\/8\/21: We also tried the BBQ version! Click here to read our review<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I don’t hang out with a gang of teenagers and a dog in a van who rip fake monster masks off the heads of conniving folks. So I’m probably not going to solve what the Mystery Sauce is in Jack in the Box’s new Cluck Sandwich.<\/p>\n

It features Jack’s new thicker and crispier 100% all-white meat fried chicken fillet, pickles, and the chain’s Mystery Sauce on a toasted brioche-style bun. There’s also a Deluxe version with cheddar cheese, guacamole, bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, and mayo on a brioche-style bun.<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n

As you can see, I decided to go with the regular version since the Deluxe doesn’t come with the Mystery Sauce. Why? That might be the real mystery here.<\/p>\n

The first thing I noticed after pulling the Cluck Sandwich out of the pouch that all post-Popeyes Chicken Sandwich chicken sandwiches seem to come in now is that it’s less like a cluck and more like a cheep. The previously mentioned Popeyes offering is noticeably larger. But thank goodness Jack’s new fillet is thicker. Or is it? <\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n

I mean, is Jack counting the breading as part of the thickness like how I use the top of my spiky gelled hair to determine my height? To be honest, I really can’t say it’s noticeably thicker than Jack’s previous chicken. But thank goodness Jack’s new fillet is crispier. Or is it?<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n

\"Jack<\/p>\n

Just kidding. It is, but only at the edges of the fillet. It’s not a hearty crunch, but it’s better than what came before. Taking a closer look at the breading, there’s some seasoning in it, which gives the fillet a slightly peppery flavor when eaten separately. It’s not Popeyes-great, but it’s a step above Jack’s previous chicken.<\/p>\n

Now I’ll attempt to solve the Mystery Sauce. I thought it was a combination of peppery barbecue sauce and Thousand Island dressing (minus the chopped bits) with my first taste. But after a few more bites and licks, I realized its flavor is like a less zesty Burger King Zesty Sauce, which is the only excellent dipping sauce at Burger King. And that sweet, tangy, and peppery condiment gets enhanced with the pickles’ tang and slight sweetness from the brioche bun.<\/p>\n

With all of that said, Jack in the Box’s Cluck Sandwich is the best tasting chicken sandwich I’ve ever had from the chain and I’d be happy if it ended up being a permanent addition to the menu. Is it better than a Popeyes Chicken Sandwich? No, but while I think the current king of chicken sandwiches has better tasting chicken and a better bun, I prefer Jack’s Mystery Sauce over Popeyes’ mayo.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $4.99*
\nSize:<\/strong> N\/A
\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> 490 calories, 22 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 45 milligrams of cholesterol, 1260 milligrams of sodium, 54 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of fiber, 10 grams of sugar, and 23 grams of protein.<\/p>\n

*Because I live on a rock in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things are a bit pricier here. You’ll probably pay less than I did.<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> for our previous fast food reviews.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Update 9\/8\/21: We also tried the BBQ version! Click here to read our review. I don’t hang out with a gang of teenagers and a dog in a van who rip fake monster masks off the heads of conniving folks. 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