6 Interesting Ideas for Chicken Club Sandwiches
Many people have a roster of go-to meals at home. Although these dishes are favorites for a reason, variations on their preparation can be an enjoyable way to bring a little more excitement to mealtime! For example, at Freddy’s, guests craving a club sandwich can choose between two different chicken preparations for this dish in the available Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich and Crispy Chicken Club Sandwich. If you are looking for other interesting ideas for enhancing your current chicken club sandwich recipes at home, keep reading to learn more!
Tasty Ideas for Changing Up Chicken Club Sandwiches
With assorted toppings and even three slices of bread, a chicken club is a sandwich that already has a lot going on. Even slight changes to one or more of the layers often found in this type of sandwich may result in new complementary flavors and desirable textural contrasts to enjoy. Here are 6 ideas that you might consider if you are looking to refresh your usual approach to making a chicken club sandwich.
1. Try various preparations and types of meat. Turkey is a familiar alternative to chicken in a club sandwich. However, as illustrated in the two chicken clubs at Freddy’s, different preparations of any of the meats, as well as swapping one for another, result in a different, yet familiar, sandwich experience. In addition to crispy and grilled chicken breast as on the Freddy’s club sandwiches, thinly cut deli slices, roasted chicken or meat from different cuts of chicken are other options to consider. For a similarly crispy and salty bacon swap, you might try pancetta, turkey bacon or a vegetarian bacon option.
2. Explore different seasonings. To vary the overall flavor of your chicken club sandwich, consider using different marinades for your chicken. The seasonings in these marinades may also help inform the selection of other components like sauces, breads or vegetables. For example, a chicken breast prepared with garlic, basil, and oregano may direct you to a savory creamy tomato spread, perhaps similar to the one on our Grilled Cheese Steakburger.
3. Experiment with different breads. Wander through the bread aisle at the nearby grocery store or take an excursion to a local bakery to examine potential candidates. From the extra seasonings found on focaccia to the thick sturdiness of Texas Toast, your choice of bread contributes to the flavor and sometimes even the very stability of your sandwich. Interested in learning more about different types of bread? Check out this guide to different types of bread from The Kitchn.
4. Take inspiration from other dishes in creating your chicken club sandwich. At Freddy’s, the dishes available on our menu sometimes combine more than one beloved dish, such as our BBQ Brisket Steakburger. For individuals who enjoy going off recipe with their creations, taking inspiration from other chicken dishes with similar ingredients may be an interesting approach to your next chicken club sandwich. For example, this chicken club sandwich recipe from Ina Garten via Food Network takes its direction from a Caesar salad. In this sandwich, the mayonnaise often served on a chicken club appears as part of the Caesar dressing. For the cheese and lettuce components, Parmesan and arugula are used, which provide the tang and pepperiness often experienced in this type of salad.
5. Discover the benefits of assorted leafy greens. Choosing leafy greens for a sandwich, like selecting the type of lettuce for a lettuce wrap, often takes characteristics like texture and flavor into consideration. A familiar option for many sandwiches, including chicken club sandwiches, crisp leaves of romaine provide a freshness and a crunch to each bite. However, other varieties also have a lot to offer when used in sandwiches. To help you choose a different green for your next chicken club or any other type of sandwich, Food Republic reviews the attributes of over 20 different types of lettuce and other leafy greens to try.
6. Test different types of mayonnaise or other creamy components. Whether you want to add some spice or bring more herbs into the dish, using different types of mayonnaise is another way to change up your next chicken club sandwich. If your club generally includes avocado, you might even try making any avocado mayo, as shared in this recipe from Chocolate Covered Katie.
Trying different chicken club sandwich preparations at home is a great way to bring new life into a frequently enjoyed dish. At Freddy’s, our guests can also choose to customize their choice of chicken club sandwich and many other menu selections. Looking for a delicious gift idea? Treat someone you love to lunch or dinner today with a Freddy’s Gift Card.