13 Chicken Sandwich Recipes to Make You Rethink Burgers

While everyone's idea of the ideal chicken sandwich is different, it's safe to say that starting out with a solid chicken component, like chicken parmesan or chicken salad, is just as important as how you go about constructing the sandwich. Take Kenji's methodically-tested fried chicken, for example. It has evolved and undergone various iterations—from the quick pickle-brined method used for his 5-ingredient fried chicken sandwich to the more nuanced, multi-flavored approach for his kimchi-brined fried chicken sandwich. There's also a range of sandwiches focused on grilled chicken in various forms, from blackened to skewered, all providing a flavor-packed base for a sandwich's other components. We even included recipes featuring tandoori-inspired grilled chicken patties and curry leaf-spiced chicken salad that prove not all sandwiches have to be made with a bun, roll, or sliced bread. Consider these chicken sandwich recipes as a road trip across the chicken sandwich landscape.