Craving a chicken sandwich? Skip the drive-thru and try our favorite chicken sandwich recipes instead.
15 Chicken Sandwich Recipes You Should Be Making at Home
Updated on Jan. 31, 2022
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Bacon & Swiss Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I created this chicken sandwich recipe based on a meal my daughter ordered at a restaurant. She likes to dip her sandwich in the extra honey-mustard sauce. —Marilyn Moberg, Papillion, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 410 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 667mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
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Jimmy’s Bang Bang Chicken Sliders
Total Time
55 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I simmer chicken thighs in a spicy-sweet sauce, shred them and then pile 'em high on pretzel buns to create an incredibly addictive party food. —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 516 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 892mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 31g protein.
3/15
Athenian Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mozzarella and feta cheese make one delicious duo in this upscale grilled cheese that also features tender Athenian chicken and fresh herb flavor. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 605 calories, 36g fat (13g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 41g protein.
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Tandoori Chicken Panini
Total Time
3 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked between pieces of naan, then grilled to make Indian-inspired panini. —Yasmin Arif, Manassas, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 sandwich: 351 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat.
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Blackberry Sriracha Chicken Sliders
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Dump everything in a slow cooker and then watch these spicy-sweet sliders become an instant party-time classic. —Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 352 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 413mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Chicken Parm Sliders
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won’t disappoint. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 428 calories, 26g fat (12g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein.
7/15
Dilly Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A creamy lemon-dill spread adds summery flavor to tender chicken served between slices of grilled French bread with slices of lettuce and tomato. Serve it for lunch, or for a light and breezy dinner on the patio. —Orien Major, Hinton, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 490 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 123mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
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Mini Chicken & Biscuit Sandwiches
Total Time
30 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My 11-year-old son invented these sliders at dinner one night when he set his chicken on a biscuit. The rest of us tried it his way, and now we enjoy these sandwiches all the time. —Jodie Kolsan, Palm Coast, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2 mini sandwiches (calculated without optional toppings): 367 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 1029mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 27g protein.
9/15
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Total Time
4 hours 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was raised as a southern girl, with the love of barbecue built into my DNA. This slow-cooker recipe allows me to enjoy the flavors I grew up eating, while still following a healthy diet. —Heidi Mulholland, Cumming, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 296 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch.
10/15
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can use any type of bread or roll for this sandwich. We like the ciabatta, but have used other breads and rolls, whatever I might have handy. You can also pan fry the chicken if you can't get to a grill.—Debbie Speckmeyer, Lakewood, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 476 calories, 21g fat (3g saturated fat), 99mg cholesterol, 530mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 44g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
11/15
Chicken Parm Sandwich
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coat tender chicken breasts with seasoned bread crumbs and smother in marinara sauce. Served on a hoagie, they're a real treat! —Sue Bosek, Whittier, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 669 calories, 32g fat (10g saturated fat), 198mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 48g protein.
12/15
Swiss Chicken Sliders
Total Time
25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Friends came over for a spur-of-the-moment bonfire, and I dreamed up these quick chicken sliders so we'd have something to eat. Bake them till the cheese is gooey. —Sara Martin, Whitefish, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
2 sliders: 508 calories, 27g fat (6g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 894mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 37g protein.
13/15
Chicken & Caramelized Onion Grilled Cheese
Total Time
55 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My grilled cheese sandwich combines chicken with sweet caramelized onions, red peppers, Swiss cheese and sourdough bread. It’s oh-my goodness. —Kadija Bridgewater, Boca Raton, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 675 calories, 36g fat (12g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 1189mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein.
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Chicken Sliders with Sesame Slaw
Total Time
6 hours 25 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. —Priscilla Yee, Concord, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 slider: 255 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 493mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.
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Smoky Gouda & Chicken Sandwiches
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My whole family loves this, but especially my husband and I for the deep smoke and garlic flavors. The cheese combined with the savory garlic-herb mayo is simply mouthwatering. —Nancy Mock, Colchester, Vermont
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 352 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 30g protein.
