Popeyes fans can nab the legendary chicken sandwich for free — but you’ll need to be quick

It’s been a big day for fast food fans; first McDonald’s announced changes to its Saver Menu and a brand new burger, now Popeyes has launched its biggest giveaway ever.

The Louisiana chicken chain is giving customers in the UK the change to nab one of 10,000 free chicken sandwiches, plus there are free drinks up for grabs.

If you didn’t already know, the chicken sandwich is pretty legendary, having ‘broken the internet’ in 2019 when it first launched. People went absolutely wild over the burger, so much so that just two weeks after its launch the ‘sensational’ item sold out across America.

But what exactly is so great about it? Well, it’s an interesting one, as the sandwich itself is pretty basic, made with just fried chicken, pickles and mayo in a brioche bun. However, it’s one of those cases where less is more – the simplicity of the sandwich lets the ingredients (namely the shatter crunch chicken) speak for itself, and the taste and flavour pack a punch. 

Those keen to try one or just hoping to nab a freebie just need to do one thing – download the chain’s new free mobile app. Once you register you’ll be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a chicken sandwich and drink. 

Drinks options for the prize include a regular-sized Coca-Cola Original Taste, Diet Coke, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, Sprite Zero, Dr Pepper Zero, Fanta Orange Zero and Oasis Summer Fruits.

But you’ll want to be quick to be in with a chance of winning, as you have to register by Sunday, November 3. Winners will then be notified on November 4 and will have to weeks to claim their prize.

When the giveaway ends, app users will also be able to take advantage of exclusive discounts and prizes each week, starting with £5 off when you spend £15 from November 4.

The app will also include Popeyes’ Spinnin’ & Winnin’ game when you spend more than £3, which sees customers win a prize every time they spin the wheel – this could be a chicken sandwich, a breakfast muffin, drink, or Louisiana biscuit.

If you’re not keen on downloading the app, you can still grab yourself a chicken sandwich in-store or via delivery, but it will cost you £7.49 (or £8.49 for a deluxe version).

As well as the OG chicken sandwich, Popeyes sells a spicy version, which has spicy mayo instead of the regular stuff, as well as the deluxe sandwich which contains cheese and lettuce, in addition to the other ingredients.

The chain also recently launched a limited-edition hot honey version of the classic, for fans of the sweet and spicy dip on the menu, and they’ve previously sold a buffalo ranch option too.

Speaking about the giveaway and new app, David Carey, CTO of Popeyes® UK, said: ‘Our Chicken Sandwich is our most famous item across our menus, loved by fried chicken fans worldwide and selling one in the UK every 3 seconds.

‘With so much love for our internet breaking sandwich, there is no better way to celebrate the launch of our new app than allowing our customers to get a taste of it, and a Coca-Cola®, on us. It’s the fastest way to get your hands on a Chicken Sandwich, so don’t miss out on the taste everyone’s raving about.’

Do you have a story to share?

Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk.