30 Chicken Sandwich Recipes That Will Open Up a Whole New World of Flavors!

November 8, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Chicken sandwiches tend to be a favorite with most people but it is also easy to get tired of eating the same old sandwich again and again. Well, this list of chicken sandwich recipes puts an end to this monotony! Go ahead and check out these delicious recipes to figure out which ones you would like to make! 

Chicken Sandwich

1. Grilled Chicken Sandwich

You certainly have not had a grilled chicken sandwich like this one! Here, the chicken is brined for maximum flavor and tenderness before it is grilled. The sandwich is then made up of bread with mayo spread on it topped off by crushed potato chips, lettuce, grilled chicken, bacon, and avocado sauce. Just delicious! 

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Grilled Chicken Sandwich

2. Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Pickle Slaw

This is such a fun sandwich that is chock full of flavor! Start by broiling the chicken, brushing it with a little bit of buffalo wing sauce. Then, shred the chicken and mix with seasonings, ranch, and more wing sauce. Add this to a brioche bun and top with a homemade slaw! 

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Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches with Pickle Slaw

3. Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwiches 

If you love chicken Caesar salads, give this recipe a try – you can make it in an air fryer or an oven! For this recipe, the chicken is dredged in panko, parmesan, herbs, and tons of seasonings before it is cooked to a golden brown. The chicken is then paired with greens tossed in Caesar dressing in between a bun. 

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Crispy Chicken Caesar Sandwiches 

4. BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

This is such a delicious sandwich that is sure to be a hit with everyone! The chicken is coated in BBQ rub, fried, and then brushed with barbecue sauce. The chicken is then placed on a bed of salad greens drizzled with ranch dressing! 

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BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

5. Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich 

This sandwich does require a bit of work but it is so worth the effort – this is better than any fried chicken sandwich you have bought! Start  by marinating the chicken in buttermilk and spices. Then, dip the chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown. Make up a sandwich with a homemade sriracha honey mayo, chicken, pickles, and any veggies you like!

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Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich 

6. Hot Ranch Chicken and Bacon Sandwich 

There are just so many delicious flavors working together here! For this recipe, you make a homemade ranch dressing to really take things to another level. On a slice of ciabatta, apply the dressing and then add cooked and thinly sliced chicken on top. Coat this in salsa verde, top with cheese, and bake. Then, add sun dried tomatoes and greens as well as cooked bacon! 

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Hot Ranch Chicken and Bacon Sandwich 

7. Spicy Chicken Sandwich

This is a crispy chicken sandwich with a little bit of a kick to it! Begin by dipping the chicken in spiced flour, dredging it in a mix of sriracha, buttermilk, and eggs, and then dipping back in the flour mix. Fry until golden brown and then add to a bun along with pickles, veggies, and a delicious sauce! 

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Spicy Chicken Sandwich

8. Chicken Caprese Sandwich

This is the most incredible Italian-inspired sandwich you can imagine! For this recipe, you coat the chicken in Italian herbs and then fry until golden brown. Then, toast ciabatta and top with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, chicken, and a herb and garlic paste! 

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Chicken Caprese Sandwich

9. Chopped Greek Chicken Sandwich

A chopped Greek salad is a great way to incorporate a bunch of delicious ingredients into one amazing filling! Here, cooked chicken, olives, cucumber, tomatoes, onions, feta, and Greek herbs are all chopped together and added to a roll. Just delicious! 

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Chopped Greek Chicken Sandwich

10. Pesto Chicken Sandwich

This is a simple yet amazing sandwich! Start by seasoning and cooking chicken. Then, top each piece of chicken with mozzarella and broil so that the cheese melts. Apply pesto to each side of the roll and add in the chicken and cheese along with tomatoes and greens! 

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Pesto Chicken Sandwich

11. Gochujang Honey Mustard Fried Chicken Sandwich 

If you love going all out with your sandwiches and trying out new flavors then you have got to try this one! Here, the chicken is marinated in kimchi juice, coated in spiced flour, and fried. In addition to this, you make the sandwich with a gochujang mustard sauce and spicy pickles. Quite the kick of flavor here! 

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Gochujang Honey Mustard Fried Chicken Sandwich 

12. Avocado, Tomato, and Chicken Sandwich

This is the sandwich for anyone who is looking for something a little lighter and healthier but still yummy! This recipe is also ideal if you have leftover grilled chicken. Simply mash avocado onto whole grain bread and then top with tomatoes and sliced chicken. Top with more bread and serve! 

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Avocado, Tomato, and Chicken Sandwich

13. Big Kahuna Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches

Take your taste buds on a tropical vacation with this recipe! Here, the chicken is marinated in teriyaki sauce and then grilled alongside pineapple slices – make sure to brush with more sauce as they cook. Then, pile into rolls and serve! 

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Big Kahuna Teriyaki Chicken Sandwiches

14. Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches 

This chicken is tossed in spices including chipotle powder to give it that smoky spicy flavor. Once cooked to perfection, the chicken is added to buns along with a homemade honey mustard sauce, veggies, and pickles! 

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Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches 

15. Chicken Salad Sandwich

Simple yet delicious, this chicken salad is great for when you want a sandwich that everyone will love. Just combine cooked chicken with mayo, onion, celery, and seasonings. Then, sandwich between two slices of bread and you are all done! 

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Chicken Salad Sandwich

16. Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich 

This is such a flavorful sandwich with bright and delicious ingredients! Here, the chicken is marinated in fish sauce, mayo, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, and more before it is cooked. In the meantime, pickle vegetables to top over the chicken. Serve this filling in a French baguette! 

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Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich 

17. Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

Discover how this classic dish is turned into an amazing sandwich! The chicken is coated in parmesan and seasoned breadcrumbs before being cooked to a golden brown. It is then topped off with sauce and mozzarella cheese and added to rolls. 

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Chicken Parmesan Sandwich

18. Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

Yes, you can enjoy the most incredible Indian-inspired sandwich! The chicken is coated in a garam masala pasted and roasted to perfection. It is sandwiched in between naan bread along with a homemade minty mayo and a red cabbage slaw! 

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Tandoori Chicken Sandwich

19. Italian Chicken Sandwich

This is what you need to make when you love Italian flavors but want a quick and yummy sandwich! The filling for this sandwich is made by mixing rotisserie chicken with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, olives, and peppers. The bread is toasted on top of parmesan for an extra cheesy treat! 

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Italian Chicken Sandwich

20. Pulled Chicken Sandwiches 

This is a no-fuss recipe that is still chock full of flavor! The chicken is simmered with barbecue sauce, spices, and tangy ingredients. Once tender, shred the chicken and add to a bun along with a zesty homemade slaw! 

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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches 

21. Chicken Club Sandwich 

Club sandwiches are a lot easier to make than you might think! Start by toasting the bread and then creating layers out of roasted chicken, cheese, bacon, and veggies! Of course, you can get creative and choose your own filling too! 

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Chicken Club Sandwich 

22. Antipasto Chicken Sandwich 

This Italian-inspired sandwich has so many flavors and ingredients! The marinated and cooked chicken is paired with ingredients like roasted red peppers, artichoke hearts, mozzarella cheese, olives, and more. Everything is pulled together with this homemade sun dried tomato aioli! 

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Antipasto Chicken Sandwich 

23. Chicken Philly Sandwich

This is your classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich but with chicken! Here, sauteed chicken, bell peppers, and onions are topped off with melted provolone and then added to rolls. It is savory, cheesy, and so good! 

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Chicken Philly Sandwich

24. Mojo Pulled Chicken Sandwich

This Cuban-inspired chicken is just bursting with flavor! The chicken is marinated in herbs, citrus juice, and spices before being cooked until tender. Add the chicken to Cuban or Italian loaves and stuff with tomatoes and greens. 

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Mojo Pulled Chicken Sandwich

25. Chicken Fajita Sandwich 

Here is a way to turn your favorite fajita into a sandwich! Start by making the filling with seasoned and sauteed chicken, peppers, and onions. Add this to bread and top with cheese and salsa if you like. Grill on each side until the cheese is melted and enjoy! 

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Chicken Fajita Sandwich 

26. Smoked Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeno Mayo

This is the perfect recipe if you have leftover smoked chicken on hand! Here, the smoked chicken is taken to the next level with a spicy but creamy jalapeno mayo. Add veggies to the filling as well and get to eating! 

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Smoked Chicken Sandwich with Jalapeno Mayo

27. BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

You get a ton of flavor with every bite here! Even the bread is coated with garlic butter before it is grilled to give you an incredible flavor. Then, you have the filling which is made up of chicken cooked in aromatics, spices, and barbecue sauce! 

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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese

28. Grilled Chicken and Apple Sandwich

This is a really easy sandwich but one that is equal parts creamy and crunchy! Mix cooked chicken with apple, cheese, mayo, lemon juice, and celery. Add this in between two slices of bread and then grill each side until the cheese is melted. 

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Grilled Chicken and Apple Sandwich

29. Feta Brined Chicken Sandwiches

In this delicious sandwich, tender chicken is joined by zesty and creamy flavors! The chicken is first marinated in feta cheese brine and hot sauce and then grilled. In the meantime, blend feta cheese with lemon juice and spread on bread. Top with chicken and veggies and enjoy!  

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Feta Brined Chicken Sandwiches

30. Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with Tzatziki Sauce

This recipe traps all the delicious flavors of a shawarma in a sandwich! The chicken is marinated in lemon juice, garlic, and spices before being grilled. It is then added to a bun along with feta, veggies, and a homemade tzatziki sauce! 

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Chicken Shawarma Sandwich with Tzatziki Sauce

Considering how versatile chicken is, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise to see how many chicken sandwiches there are. Still, if you love chicken, you will be happy to know that there is such a wide selection of recipes for you to choose from! The only thing that is left for you to do is to try out some of these recipes and nail down your favorite! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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