Chicken sandwiches

From quickservice to fine-dining, the chicken sandwich is being updated with bolder flavors, on-trend ingredients, artisan breads and chef touches.

Wave
Chicago, Illinois
Grilled Chicken Sandwich with idiazabal cheese, pear and arugula on focaccia; $12

Bertucci’s
Rosemary Chicken Panini al Forno: Marinated chicken breast, oven-roasted zucchini, fresh tomato, provolone cheese and pesto garnish; $8.25

Grand Lux Café
Spicy Flat Bread Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken breast topped with pepperjack cheese, avocado-corn salsa, red onion, lettuce, tomato and mayo on grilled flat bread; $11.50

Claddagh Irish Pub
Chicken Spinach Melt: Char-grilled chicken breast on sourdough bread with gooey Swiss cheese and warm spinach and artichoke dip; $8.99

O’Naturals
Chicken and Roots: Free-roaming chicken breast with pesto, brie, root vegetables; $6.85

Panera Bread
Frontega Chicken Sandwich: Smoked & pulled white meat chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onions, chopped basil & chipotle mayonnaise, grilled hot on focaccia; $6.29

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