I ordered the same meal from Jollibee and Raising Cane's, and the chain with the better chicken sandwich won

• I got the same meal at Jollibee and Raising Cane's to see which chain had the tastiest food.

• I didn't like Raising Cane's chicken sandwich, but I'd go back just for the tenders.

• Jollibee had the better chicken sandwich and won this taste test for me.

I put fast-food chains Jollibee and Raising Cane's to the test by ordering the same meal at each place.

Both chains are known for having some great chicken dishes, so I ordered chicken tenders, fries, and sandwiches from each place.

Here's how the meals stacked up.

I started this taste test with a meal from Jollibee.

Jollibee started as a family business in the Philippines and has since expanded to over 70 US locations. The chain is mainly known for serving fried chicken, burgers, and spaghetti.

I've been to Jollibee plenty of times, especially as more locations have opened in Southern California this past year.

My regular Jollibee order usually consists of fried chicken, a burger steak, Jolly Spaghetti, and peach-mango pie. But this time, I wanted to try out some other items from the chain.

There was a decent amount of people at Jollibee.

I went to Jollibee on Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles, which is located off of a busy intersection and has a small parking lot. I noticed a tight drive-through area as well.

When I went inside, the restaurant felt spotless and modern, with pops of the brand's signature red-and-yellow coloring alongside its grinning bee mascot. There was a line when I entered, but it moved quickly and efficiently.

When I got to the register, I was told to wait an extra 10 minutes for the chicken tenders. I guessed this was because it's not a commonly ordered menu item.

The dining area was pretty full, but a few open seats were available. I sat down with my buzzer and watched as customers swiftly moved through the line and filled unoccupied seats.

When I finally received my order, I took it home to eat. It was a 15-minute drive back to my place in Hollywood.

I was excited to dig into my Jollibee order.

I ordered Jollibee's three-piece chicken tenders with honey-mustard sauce and the spicy chicken sandwich with fries and a drink.

The total order was about $20.

I really enjoyed Jollibee's chicken tenders.

The chicken fingers at Jollibee were pretty tasty. The breading was spicy and savory with a nice crunch, and the chicken inside was juicy.

I particularly enjoyed dipping the chicken tenders in the sweet and savory honey-mustard sauce because it offset some of the spiciness.

Though the chicken strips were good, I probably wouldn't order them again since I usually prefer bone-in fried chicken. The chicken tenders with dip were $7.50.

The fries from Jollibee were decent.

I thought Jollibee's fries were fine, but nothing to write home about. The thin cut of the fries reminded me of McDonald's take on the menu item.

As I ate, I wished the fries were a little crispier and saltier. However, with the honey-mustard dipping sauce, they were perfectly tasty.

The fries came with the chickenwich meal, which cost $10.50.

Lastly, I tried Jollibee's chickenwich.

I really enjoyed Jollibee's spicy chickenwich, which came topped with lettuce. The thick, crispy chicken fillet was sandwiched between a toasted brioche bun and topped with umami mayo.

I thought the fillet was slightly dry, though the entire sandwich had a good balance of burger to bun to sauce. The mayo was evenly spread and provided the right balance of creaminess and savory flavor to offset the well-seasoned, salty chicken.

Jollibee's chicken worked much better for me in patty form than in tenders because it seemed juicier, with a better ratio of crispy breading to meat.

I'd never been to Raising Cane's before and was looking forward to trying it.

The Louisiana-based chain is known for serving cooked-to-order chicken and has over 700 locations across the US.

I was looking forward to seeing how the fast-food chain compared to Jollibee.

The interior of Raising Cane's looked almost rustic.

When I realized the Burbank, California, Raising Cane's opened at 10 a.m., I decided to beat the traffic and go when they opened.

The drive-through had two lanes and looked like it would be able to accommodate at least 10 cars. I went inside to order and realized that I was likely the first customer in, as there was no line and my order was ready for me within five minutes.

There was also plenty of seating inside Raising Cane's. I noticed an employee eating a meal before their shift and various high chairs and dining tables.

Like Jollibee, the restaurant appeared modern and sparkling clean. But Raising Cane's also had wooden furniture and brick-printed walls.

I took this order home as well. It was a 25-minute drive back to my house.

I ordered a similar chicken-based meal at Raising Cane's.

I ordered Raising Cane's standard four-finger box combo, which came with crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, Texas toast, and a drink.

I also ordered the chain's chicken sandwich. The total order came out to about $20.

I didn't review the Texas toast or coleslaw for this taste test because I didn't receive anything comparable from Jollibee.

I thought Raising Cane's chicken tenders were definitely superior to Jollibee's.

Raising Cane's chicken tenders were much thicker than Jollibee's, with bigger bites of meat.

I could taste a noticeable difference in the cooked-to-order chicken. The crunch of the breading was ideal, and each bite of the juicy chicken had the perfect level of saltiness with a rich, slightly umami flavor.

In my opinion, Raising Cane's chicken tenders definitely felt more like a meal, whereas Jollibee's version was more like a snack.

The tenders were part of the box combo, which cost about $12.

The meal came with Cane's dipping sauce, a mix of mayo, ketchup, and Worcestershire.

The creamy sauce had a mostly savory flavor with a hint of spiciness and sweetness at the end. It was fine, but I definitely preferred Jollibee's honey-mustard sauce.

Raising Cane's fries were fluffy and felt more substantial.

I don't usually love crinkle-cut fries because they're often too crunchy for me, but this well-salted side was softer than the average fry.

They worked as a great vehicle for the sauce. However, I found myself more impressed by the coleslaw and Texas toast sides. I thought it was nice they came with my meal for free.

I was disappointed by Raising Cane's chicken sandwich.

Raising Cane's chicken sandwich wasn't what I really wanted from such a menu item, as I prefer a whole patty or fillet. Raising Cane's sandwich was made of three chicken fingers and lettuce stuffed in a bun.

Trying to eat the sandwich was messy, as the chicken fingers slid around the bun and fell out as I tried to take bites.

I also didn't think the burger had enough Cane's sauce so several of my bites were just chicken fingers and a dry bun. The chicken sandwich cost $8.

It was a close battle, but I ultimately prefer Jollibee over Raising Cane's.

In all honesty, I think the best restaurant really comes down to what you're ordering.

Raising Cane's clearly had the better chicken fingers, as they were super tasty and filling. On the other hand, I think Jollibee did a better job at making a well-balanced, well-seasoned, and just plain tasty chicken sandwich.

But even though Jollibee's chicken sandwich was great, I still think there are better things on its menu, such as the bone-in fried chicken.

Though I might go back to Raising Cane's just for the chicken tenders, I'd say Jollibee will continue to be my go-to chain.

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