10+ Chicken Sandwich Recipes to Satisfy Your Cravings

Chicken sandwiches—can you ever have too many? They’re a classic, perfect for lunch or dinner, and you can whip them up in tons of ways with just a few basics you probably already have around.

Whether you’re into crispy, grilled, or saucy, there’s a recipe out there waiting for you. Let’s dive in and see which ones might become your go-to.

The best chicken sandwiches are easy and flexible. You can make something quick for yourself or go all out for a group.

This list explores different styles and flavors—maybe you’ll find a new favorite.

1) Classic Fried Chicken Sandwich with pickles and mayo

For a classic fried chicken sandwich, you want crispy chicken, tangy pickles, and plenty of mayo. The inside stays juicy, the outside crunches, and the flavors just work.

Brine the chicken in buttermilk or pickle juice to keep it tender. Toast your bun for a little extra crunch.

Spread mayo on both buns. Add a stack of dill pickles for that sharp bite.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
• Pickles (dill slices)
• Mayonnaise
• Hamburger buns
• Buttermilk or pickle brine
• Flour and seasoning for dredging
• Oil for frying

Cooking Instructions:

1. Soak chicken in buttermilk or pickle brine for 1-2 hours.
2. Coat chicken in seasoned flour.
3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
4. Fry chicken 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through.
5. Toast buns lightly.
6. Spread mayo on buns, add chicken, then pickles.
7. Close sandwich and serve right away.

2) Grilled Chicken Sandwich with chipotle mayo and arugula

Grilled chicken with chipotle mayo and arugula is a winner for anyone who loves smoky, spicy flavors. The mayo brings heat, the chicken stays juicy, and arugula adds a peppery crunch.

Grill chicken breasts until they’re done—165°F (74°C) is your magic number. Slather chipotle mayo on your bread, then pile on the chicken and arugula.

Whole grain or ciabatta bread adds nice texture. For more ideas, check this grilled chipotle chicken sandwich recipe.

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
• A handful of fresh arugula
• 2 sandwich buns or ciabatta bread

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high.
2. Grill chicken 6-7 minutes per side or until 165°F (74°C).
3. Mix mayo, chopped chipotle, and adobo sauce for your spread.
4. Spread on bread.
5. Layer grilled chicken and arugula.
6. Top with the other bread half and eat.

3) Shredded Chicken Sandwich with creamy seasoned filling

Shredded chicken sandwiches are all about the creamy, seasoned filling. Cook the chicken until it’s super tender, then shred it up.

Mix with mayo or Greek yogurt to keep things light but rich. Toss in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and maybe some chopped celery or onion for crunch.

This filling is easy to prep ahead, so you can just throw your sandwich together when you’re hungry.

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup finely chopped celery (optional)
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion (optional)
• Sandwich buns or bread

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook chicken (boil or slow cook) until tender, then shred.
2. Mix chicken with mayo or Greek yogurt in a bowl.
3. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir it all together.
4. Toss in celery and onion if you want.
5. Spoon onto buns or bread.
6. Serve right away or chill until you’re ready.

Need more ideas? Try this shredded chicken sandwich with creamy filling.

4) Chicken & Waffle Breakfast Sandwich

Chicken and waffles—honestly, it’s hard to beat that sweet-and-savory combo. Sandwich crispy chicken tenders between two toasted waffles.

Drizzle with maple syrup or spicy honey for a little kick. Mix mayo with syrup for a smooth, sweet spread.

Some folks add a fried egg for extra richness. Lettuce or tomato gives a fresh bite if you’re into that.

Ingredients

• 2 thick waffles, toasted
• 2-3 cooked chicken tenders, crispy
• 2 tablespoons mayo
• 2 teaspoons maple syrup or pancake syrup
• 1 fried egg (optional)
• Lettuce or tomato (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Toast waffles until golden.
2. Mix mayo and syrup, spread on waffles.
3. Place chicken tenders on one waffle.
4. Add fried egg if you want.
5. Top with the other waffle.
6. Serve warm.

For more on this combo, check here.

5) Spicy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with bacon and Pepper Jack

This one’s for anyone who likes a little heat and a lot of flavor. Hot honey brings the sweet-spicy punch, crispy bacon adds smokiness, and Pepper Jack cheese melts perfectly over everything.

Use fried or grilled chicken breast. Layer on bacon and cheese, then drizzle with hot honey.

A soft bun or brioche soaks up all the good stuff. Pickles or spicy mayo give it some crunch and zing.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts
• Hot honey
• Bacon strips
• Pepper Jack cheese
• Brioche or soft sandwich buns

Cooking Instructions:

1. Cook chicken until golden and done (165°F / 74°C).
2. Fry bacon until crispy.
3. Toast buns lightly.
4. Stack chicken, bacon, and cheese on buns.
5. Drizzle with hot honey.
6. Close it up and dig in.

Want a copycat recipe? Check this Hot Honey Chicken-Bacon Sandwich.

6) Garlic Rosemary Chicken Sandwich on toasted focaccia

Garlic and rosemary make chicken sing, especially on toasted focaccia. Cook chicken breasts with plenty of garlic and fresh rosemary.

Mix mayo and mustard with more rosemary for a quick spread. Toast the focaccia so it’s warm and fragrant.

Toss in some fresh greens or tomato if you want to brighten it up.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• 2 slices garlic rosemary focaccia bread
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
3. Cook chicken in a skillet until golden and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side.
4. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and rosemary.
5. Toast focaccia in the oven for 5 minutes.
6. Spread mayo mix on bread, add chicken, and assemble.

More details? Here’s a garlic rosemary focaccia sandwich.

7) Brined and Chargrilled Chicken Breast Sandwich

Brining chicken before grilling keeps it juicy and flavorful. Salt, sugar, and spices in the brine make the meat tender.

Chargrill the chicken for smoky flavor and those nice grill marks. Fresh toppings like lettuce and tomato work great, and a creamy or spicy sauce never hurts.

A brioche bun gives a soft, sweet finish. If you want more ideas, check out Caroline Chambers.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups water
• 1/4 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 4 brioche buns
• Lettuce leaves
• Tomato slices
• Your favorite sauce (mayo, spicy mayo, or aioli)

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix water, salt, sugar, and peppercorns for a brine.
2. Submerge chicken for 1-2 hours in the fridge.
3. Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F / 205°C).
4. Pat chicken dry, grill 6-7 minutes per side or until 165°F (74°C) inside.
5. Toast brioche buns for 1-2 minutes.
6. Stack chicken, lettuce, tomato, and sauce.
7. Eat right away.

8) Crispy Chicken Sandwich inspired by Chick-fil-A and Popeyes

If you’re after that perfect crispy chicken sandwich—think Chick-fil-A meets Popeyes—this one’s for you. The chicken turns out juicy with a crunchy, seasoned crust.

Marinate in buttermilk for moisture, then dredge in seasoned flour for that signature crunch. Serve on a toasted bun with pickles and a swipe of mayo or spicy sauce.

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 brioche or milk buns
• Pickle slices
• Mayonnaise or spicy sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least an hour.

2. In a bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).

4. Coat each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, pressing the mix onto the meat.

5. Fry the chicken for about 6-8 minutes.

6. Pull it out when it turns golden brown and cooked through.

7. Toast your buns lightly.

8. Spread mayo or your favorite sauce on the buns.

9. Stack the fried chicken and pickles on the buns.

10. Done—dig in.

9) Mayo, Mustard & Rosemary chicken breast sandwich

This one’s simple, but the flavors pop. You cook chicken breasts with rosemary, then slather on a mix of mayo and mustard.

The rosemary brings a gentle herbal note.
The mayo-mustard spread is creamy, tangy, and honestly, just works.

Make it for lunch or dinner, whatever works.
Throw on some lettuce or tomato if you’re feeling it.

Cook the chicken until the juices run clear.
That way, it stays juicy and tender.

Mix the mayo, mustard, and rosemary together before you spread it on.
Don’t skip that step—it matters.

Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bread for sandwich

Cooking Instructions:

1. Heat up a skillet over medium.

2. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and rosemary.

3. Cook chicken for 12-15 minutes.

4. Check that the juices run clear.

5. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, and a bit of rosemary.

6. Spread the mixture on your bread.

7. Add the cooked chicken.

8. Assemble and serve.

10) Chicken Salad Sandwich with crunchy celery and mayo

This chicken salad sandwich is all about texture.
Creamy mayo and crunchy celery make every bite interesting.

It’s super easy.
Just grab some cooked chicken and chop it up.

Mix the chicken with mayo and celery.
You can toss in a little mustard or dill if you want to tweak the flavor.

Add salt and pepper to taste.
That’s really all there is to it.

Pile the salad onto your favorite bread.
Whole wheat, white, or a soft bun—whatever you like.

Lettuce or tomato?
Go for it if you want a bit more crunch and color.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon mustard (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bread for serving

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss the chicken, mayonnaise, celery, and mustard together in a bowl.

2. Stir the mixture until everything looks nicely coated.

3. Sprinkle in some salt and pepper, then give it another quick mix.

4. Pile the chicken salad onto your favorite bread.

5. Want a little crunch or freshness? Add lettuce or sliced tomato if you feel like it.

6. You can eat it right away, or just stash it in the fridge until you’re ready.

You can find a detailed recipe kind of like this one at Spend With Pennies.