Top with remaining slices, mayo-side down, and gently compress. Slice sandwiches on the diagonal if desired. In a medium bowl, toss chips with a few drops of hot sauce, if desired, until glistening.

Our pick for Carl’s Jr’s best chicken sandwich is the Charbroiled Santa Fe. What makes this one rise above the other Carl’s Jr sandwiches is the Santa Fe Sauce, a mix of mayo, smoked paprika ...