This Affordable Chicken Sandwich Is Called the Best in Illinois

If you're constantly looking for the best chicken sandwich in the state, Tasting Table has just run through their 50 States 50 Chicken Sandwiches list, and they've found a small spot that isn't a massive chain joint or one that offers any gimmicks. They say 3 Little Pigs, a small Chinese-American joint, is the leader in chicken sandwiches because they manage to keep things fast, crispy, and affordable.

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Why 3 Little Pigs Won Illinois’ Best Chicken Sandwich

Tasting Table says the sandwich to get at 3 Little Pigs is the Salt and Pepper. Picture this: a brioche bun loaded with crispy chicken, jalapenos, fried garlic, and the restaurant's in-house seasoning.

What’s Inside the Salt and Pepper Sandwich

There's crunch, some spice, a touch of garlic, and best of all, it's a sandwich that doesn't require a ton of sauce to taste like something. Oh, by the way, they also called the Salt and Pepper delicious and affordable, which, in 2025, sounds made up.

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Where to Find 3 Little Pigs in Chicago

There is more than one 3 Little Pigs location in Chicago, so look around and you'll find the nearest. Chicagoans who haven't been yet, add it to your to-do list. For us in Rockford, make the trip and report back. If there's a chicken sandwich locally that you swear by, drop it into the comments so I can see if it stacks up against the Salt and Pepper and the best of the best.

For more information, visit eatlp3.com and read the entire Tasting Table article here.