Chicken sandwich

Type of sandwich

For the dish often called a chicken sandwich in the United States, see Chicken burger.

Chicken Sandwich

A chicken salad sandwich

Course| Main course
Place of origin| United States
Serving temperature| Hot (or cold, as in submarine sandwich)
Main ingredients| Chicken, bun

* Media: Chicken Sandwich

A chicken sandwich is a sandwich that typically consists of boneless, skinless chicken breast or thigh, served between slices of bread. Variations on the "chicken sandwich" include chicken on a bun, chicken on a Kaiser, hot chicken, or chicken salad sandwich.

## Composition

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A chicken breast sandwich

In the United States, the chicken sandwich usually consists of a chicken filet or patty, toppings and bread. The chicken meat can be deep fried, grilled, roasted or boiled, served hot or cold, and white or dark meat chicken can be used. Shredded chicken in one form or another, such as chicken salad, can also be used in chicken sandwiches. Another form is made with cold cuts. Wrap versions of the sandwich can also be made, in which the ingredients are rolled up inside a flatbread, such as a tortilla. Open-faced versions of the chicken sandwich, which feature hot chicken served with gravy on top of bread, are also common variations.

## Popularity

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A fried chicken sandwich

The ongoing competition for market share in the United States in fried chicken sandwiches has demonstrably impacted the fast casual and quick-service restaurant industry. This competition has coincided with a significant rise in the prevalence of fried chicken sandwiches on menus nationwide. As of 2024, 47% of restaurant menus feature fried chicken sandwiches, compared to 41% for burgers. This represents a 10% increase for chicken sandwiches from 2020 to 2021. While burgers may still hold the overall popularity edge, the increasing presence of fried chicken sandwiches on menus suggests a growing consumer demand.[1]

## Regional varieties

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### Ireland

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In Ireland, the popular chicken fillet roll is a baguette filled with a spicy or plain Southern-fried breaded chicken fillet and a mayonnaise and/or butter spread.[2]

### Japan

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The Katsu-sando is a sandwich that consists of two slices of milk bread with a Japanese-style cutlet in between; while most commonly made with tonkatsu (pork cutlet), it may also be made with chicken cutlet. [3][4]

###  Canada

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A Quebec-style "hot chicken", topped with green peas

For Nashville hot chicken, see Hot chicken.

The hot chicken sandwich or simply "hot chicken" is a chicken sandwich covered with gravy eaten with utensils. The sandwich is sometimes served with green peas. It is especially popular in Quebec and is often considered one of the province's staple dishes.[5][6] Since it is so commonly found in eateries of Quebec (Rôtisserie St-Hubert, Valentine, e.g.) and less seen outside the province, many Québécois regard it as a part of Quebec cuisine and believe it to have originated in the province.[5] This combination of chicken, gravy, and peas is known by its own term: galvaude,[5] seen in poutine galvaude.

The sandwich is also found in small diners in the Canadian Maritimes[7] and throughout the Southeastern United States.[8]

The sandwich was a working-class dish already common and well established in North American cuisine by the early 1900s[9] and featured on the food menus of pharmacists and druggists of the time.[10] Due to its ease of preparation and its minimal costs, the sandwich was also widely served in the mess halls and cafeterias of the mid-1900s.[11][12]

This style of sandwich often makes use of leftovers from a previous meal. Substituting turkey for the chicken would make a hot turkey sandwich[13] and substituting roast beef makes a variety of the roast beef sandwich.[14]

### Latin America

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A pepito prepared with chicken meat

The pepito is a sandwich that is prepared with chicken or beef, beans or refried beans and a roll or bun as primary ingredients. It is a common street food in Mexico and Venezuela.[15][16]

### United States

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#### Ohio

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Found in Ohio is the shredded chicken sandwich.[17] The sandwich is also referred to as a hot chicken sandwich in rural Ohio. The sandwich consists of shredded chicken, one or more types of condensed soup, seasoning and crushed crackers to help thicken and bind the sauce. This dish can be heated on a stove top or slow cooker. Invented as a way to use leftover chicken, these sandwiches became popular for covered dish dinners, potlucks, church dinners and tailgate parties. They are also sold in small-town restaurants, drive-ins and bars.[18]

#### Massachusetts

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The chicken barb is a sandwich made from pulled chicken, lettuce, and mayonnaise, popular in the cities of Lawrence and Methuen in Massachusetts.[19]

## See also

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* Food portal

* Burger King grilled chicken sandwiches
* Chicken sandwich wars
* List of sandwiches
* McChicken

## References

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1. ^ Shanker, Deena (2024-07-01). "The Fried Chicken Sandwich Wars Are More Cutthroat Than Ever Before". Bloomberg News. Retrieved 2024-07-04.
2. ^ "Chicken Fillet Roll · TheJournal.ie". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
3. ^ "Chicken Katsu Sando". www.culinaryexploration.eu.
4. ^ Inamine, Elyse (2018-08-16). "Katsu Sandos Are Everywhere, and We're Here For It". Bon Appétit. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
5. ^ a b c McMillan, David; Morin, Frederic; Erickson, Meredith (October 11, 2011), The Art of Living According to Joe Beef: A Cookbook of Sorts, Random House Digital, Inc.
6. ^ Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. (2011). Fodor's 2011 Montréal and Québec City. Fodors Travel Publications. p. 16\. ISBN 978-1-4000-0510-9.
7. ^ Canton, Richard Todd (May 31, 2012), Food for Thought:A Working Man's Guide to Life, iUniverse, ISBN 9781475922301
8. ^ Edelstein, Sari (October 22, 2010), Food, Cuisine, and Cultural Competency for Culinary, Hospitality, and Nutrition Professionals, Jones & Bartlett Learning, ISBN 9780763759650
9. ^ Greene Fuller, Eva (1909), The Up-To-Date Sandwich Book 400 Ways to Make a Sandwich, Chicago: A. C. McCLURG & CO., OL 20541957M
10. ^ American Druggist and Pharmaceutical Record, vol. 58–59, American Druggist Publishing Co., 1911
11. ^ Richards, Lenore; Treat, Nola (1966), Quantity cookery; menu planning and cooking for large numbers, Little, Brown and Company
12. ^ Bradley, Alice (1922), Cooking for profit; catering and food service management, Chicago: Home Economics Association
13. ^ Bauer, Elise. "Hot Turkey Sandwich". Simply Recipes.
14. ^ Mae, Stella. "Old-Fashioned Hot Open-Faced Roast Beef Sandwich". Genius Kitchen.
15. ^ Kraig, B.; Sen, C.T. (2013). Street Food Around the World: An Encyclopedia of Food and Culture. ABC-CLIO. p. 391\. ISBN 978-1-59884-955-4. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
16. ^ Santibanez, R.; Goode, JJ; Coleman, T. (2012). Tacos, Tortas, and Tamales: Flavors from the Griddles, Pots, and Streetside Kitchens of Mexico. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. p. 73\. ISBN 978-0-544-18831-0. Retrieved May 24, 2016.
17. ^ "Cathy's Simple Chicken Sandwiches". Ohio Magazine.
18. ^ chilango, restaurant sf (2017). "Chicken Burger vs. Chicken Sandwich". Chicken Burger vs. Chicken Sandwich: What’s the Difference?.
19. ^ suburbanpioneer. "Chicken Barb". Atlas Obscura. Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 11 December 2024.

## Further reading

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* Fuller, Eva Greene (1909). The Up-to-date Sandwich Book: 400 Ways to Make a Sandwich. A. C. McClurg & Company. pp. 82–88.

## External links

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* Media related to Chicken sandwiches at Wikimedia Commons

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