35 Chicken Sandwiches Worth Obsessing Over

When thinking through how we could perfectly transform chicken and waffles into a perfect sandwich, we knew that just sticking a piece of chicken between two waffles might be a little dry. So we added two perfect ingredients for "sauce": runny egg yolk and hot habanero honey. 😋

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A grilled chicken sandwich doesn't need to be boring. The honey mustard sauce here is killer and really makes the sandwich. Grilling the red onions and buns is totally optional, but will take the chicken sandwich to the next level. Serve it with some homemade french fries and you have a restaurant worthy meal right at home.

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The chicken sandwich is a seemingly simple Southern-fried chicken breast on a warm brioche bun, with spicy mayo and pickles. But even the most tried-and-true Southern methods for frying chicken can’t produce a crust that snaps and shatters the same way as the cult favorite—check out our non-traditional tricks that made our version of Popeye’s spicy chicken sandwich edge out above the rest.

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To spice things up a bit, these chicken patties are seasoned with smoked paprika and loaded with crunchy, bright coleslaw to really give beef burgers a run for their money. We then top 'em with creamy avocado slices, spicy fresh red onion, and cheddar and jalapeño before sandwiching all of it between buttery brioche buns for the ultimate bite.

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There's definitely more than one way to make a chicken salad sandwich, but this is our favorite— green apple, red onion, and celery add crunch, while mustard, mayo, and red wine vinegar add creaminess with the perfect amount of tang.

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Pulled chicken is made so easy in the slow-cooker and this version includes brown sugar, a little Italian dressing, and bourbon for a bit of smokiness. You can definitely leave it out, but we think it's the best part. 😉 Dress these up with homemade coleslaw for the greatest dinner with zero effort.

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Craving chicken Parmesan, but enjoying all your weeknight dinners on the grill this summer? These chicken Parm burgers to the rescue—they've got everything you love about the Italian classic, but handheld!

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Shawarma refers to the Middle Eastern method of cooking where thin slices of meat are stacked on a vertical rotating spit in front of a fire or other heat source. The outside meat is slowly cooked and then shaved off to serve. Our version varies a little by being baked in the oven, but still mimics the traditional tender, juicy, and well-spiced meat.

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This is a recipe that might be even better than the original. Bonus? You can make it on Sundays, when Chick-Fil-A is closed. Win!

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Love chicken and waffles, but don't care for the juggling act that is preparing both items to come out at exactly the same time? These adorable sliders are for you.

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Chicken burgers are generally easy to throw together making them the perfect any-night dinner. These are extra special thanks to chipotle peppers that give them a little extra kick and lots of flavor. Some of the adobo sauce from the canned chipotles is used to make a sauce for the burgers so that the smokiness really shines through. Yum!

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This is our absolute fave panini combo (pesto on everything, please!), but feel free to change it up for whatever sauce you've got kicking around.

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These cuties come together SO fast, thanks to store-bought, refrigerated biscuit dough. The honey butter is the best part, so don't skip it—you could even turn it into hot honey butter if you like!

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Don't get us wrong, we love the steak in a classic philly cheesesteak. But we heart chicken even more. So we created a semi-lighter version by sautéing thinly sliced chicken breast alongside onions and peppers. Don't worry, the whole thing still gets covered with cheese—provolone, not Cheez Whiz!

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Waffles might be the most underrated snack food known to man. Thankfully, Disney knows these delights should not be relegated to breakfast or dessert: Found at the Magic Kingdom's Sleepy Hollow, this dish is the perfect combination of sugar and spice. This hearty combination of Sriracha-glazed fried chicken and crunchy slaw will tempt even the hungriest Horseman.

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We combined two of our absolute favorite foods into one delicious crowd-pleaser. Served on soft, toasted mini potato rolls, these party-sized chicken parm sandwiches are quick, easy, and perfect for a half-dozen friends or one hungry fan.

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We love crunchwrap supremes and we love buffalo chicken wings so naturally we combined them! This is one of our favorite takes on buffalo chicken and we've got a strong feeling you're going to love it too.

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These sliders are the ultimate crowd pleaser. Served on soft, toasted potato rolls, the juicy pulled chicken is tossed in hot sauce and topped with fresh crunchy ranch coleslaw and creamy chunks of blue cheese. What more could you want?

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Love fajitas tucked between tortillas? Trust us, chicken fajitas are just as good with melty Monterey Jack on crusty bread.

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Chicken. Cheese. Cholula! These are a game day spread's dream come true. You're sure to be a winner if you serve these mini sliders at your next sports party.

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When the first thing you eat is a no-fuss sandwich stacked with fried chicken, bacon, fresh cornbread waffles, and bourbon-laced maple syrup...well, you know it's gonna be a good day.

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Chicken tenders never looked so good than on these chicken Parmesan-inspired sliders. If you can find small enough slider buns, nuggets would also work here.

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Sliders are a barbecue or game-day MUST. This BBQ chicken version is made with homemade coleslaw on top and served on super soft, super fluffy rolls, making it particularly impossible to resist.

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Mixing BBQ sauce with extra ingredients like pineapple, Worcestershire sauce, and chili powder might seem excessive for these little sliders, but trust us, the flavor is SO worth it. Combine that with a partly DIY cilantro-lime mayo, soft, fluffy buns, and Monterey Jack cheese for the most mouth-watering-ly good sliders ever.

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Your grilled cheese is getting an Italian makeover inspired by our favorite caprese salad—if you really want to take this over the top, try adding in some fresh mozzarella too (but don't skip the shreds, you need their melting power for holding this baby together).

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Give ground chicken the Sloppy Joe treatment in this creative spin on the classic—we bet you won't even miss the beef.

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When you consider the charred lemony kebabs, the creamy Sriracha sauce, and the fluffy flatbread, it's easy to understand why we're so obsessed with these. If you don't have time to marinate the chicken, season it with Italian seasoning, garlic powder (instead of cloves), salt, and pepper, then squeeze lemon juice over it once it's cooked.

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Not looking forward to Chinese takeout leftovers? Jazz them up on a sandwich, maybe with some homemade slaw?

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We can't believe we didn't think of this sooner—adding Caesar dressing to a chicken salad sandwich is GENIUS.

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Meatball subs and chicken wings are classic crowd-pleasers, so this mash-up is the perfect thing to make when you have guests over for the game and the oven's monopolized: All you need is a toaster oven to bake the meatballs and toast the subs!

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