Source: Atlas Obscura
The chicken barb is a fast-food favorite among locals in the towns of Lawrence and Methuen. Unknown to visitors, the barb uses chicken simmered in a pressure cooker (not barbecued, as the name might suggest) as its base. Pulled and shredded with secret seasonings, the warm chicken is served on a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce and a healthy dollop of mayo.
Well before national chains entered the Merrimack Valley area, the barb (pronounced “bahb” if you want to sound like a local) provided both comfort and sobering-up benefits…
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