Blackened Bacon & Cheese Chicken Sandwich

What is it?

Grilled chicken breast gets Popeyes' blackening rub, then goes onto a toasted brioche bun with applewood-smoked bacon, melted cheese, pickles, and mayo. Seasoning leans on paprika, garlic, and black pepper, so the chicken has a dark, spiced crust instead of a fried coating. Compared with the regular fried chicken sandwich in the Popeyes lineup, this one skips the breading and uses grilling instead. Bacon adds another smoky layer, while the cheese and mayo soften the edges. It's a stacked, two-hand sandwich built around that blackened chicken breast, and it runs higher in protein than most items on the menu.