Portable, filling, practical, and often packed with ingredients from all major food groups, the fried chicken sandwich makes the perfect meal for just about any time of the day and Seattle loves them. From sandwich trucks to fine French wine bars, you can be sure you can have a fried chicken sandwich at just about any eatery you walk into in Seattle. And what makes these sandwiches so great, is that they are so versatile. Seattle offers a wide range of sandwiches to tickle your taste buds. Below we explore the innovative ways Seattle chefs are taking the chicken sandwich to create the best sandwiches Seattle has to offer.
Adding Some Pesto
Pesto is a great way to add some zing to any meal. Many people enjoy pesto as a dip for bread or vegetables. Others take it a step further and add it to Greek yogurt or cream cheese for a delicious spread. Adding pesto to a chicken sandwich can change your experience completely. It will elevate the chicken sandwich by adding a strong flavor. Lost Lake Café’s Pesto Chicken Sandwich features grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and their house-made pesto sauce. If you want a quick and flavorful meal, you can’t go wrong with a pesto chicken sandwich. It's a fan favorite and one of the best sandwiches in Seattle.
How about breaded chicken
The best-fried chicken sandwich Seattle residents love doesn’t always feature plain fried chicken. Breaded fried chicken is a favorite in Seattle. Breading the chicken gives chefs the opportunity to add a different twist by using different flavorings in the chicken coating. If you love spicy food, you’ll love Lost Lake Café’s Spicy chicken sandwich. The sandwich features spicy southwest breaded chicken breast. It’s the perfect meal for any time of the day.
Try different fresh veggies
While fried chicken certainly is the star of the fried chicken sandwich, some of the best chicken sandwiches Seattle has to offer are about much more than fried chicken. They include loads of fresh ingredients such as shredded cabbage slaw, onions, beets, and more. Fresh and crunchy vegetables add color and texture to the sandwich. There’s nothing quite as refreshing as fresh and crispy vegetables paired with delicious fried chicken.
Forget about the Bun
The classic fried chicken sandwich features a bun. However, the existence of the fried chicken sandwich doesn’t depend on the bread. You can still enjoy a great sandwich without the bread. There are lots of alternatives you can switch to without the bread. A tortilla wrap is a great place to start. This makes for a light and easily portable meal. Pita bread or even biscuit sliders are other great options for leveling up your fried chicken sandwich.
Grill the buns and other ingredients
The best sandwiches Seattle has to offer are the best because each bite is bursting in flavor. A great way to ensure this is by grilling the bun as well as other ingredients you include in the sandwich. The grilled bun adds a crispy texture to the sandwich. It also adds a delicious smoky flavor to the sandwich. Grilling ingredients such as peppers and onions will take the flavors in your fried sandwich to the next level.
Top It with an Avocado
Incorporating avocado is the easiest way to take your sandwich from ordinary to the best chicken sandwich Seattle has to offer. While avocado has a mild flavor, it has a creamy texture that will ensure your sandwich isn’t too dry to enjoy on its own. You can even forgo sauces when you add slices of avocado to your sandwich. Add some slices of spicy fresh red onions and hot jalapeno and you will have hands down the best breakfast sandwich Seattle has to offer.
Conclusion
The fried chicken sandwich is far from boring. As you see from the variations suggested above, the fried chicken sandwich is one of the most versatile meals available today. A few changes here and there will change your experience with your sandwich completely. If you’re searching for the best breakfast sandwich Seattle has to offer, make your way to Lost Lake Café in Capitol Hill and try our takes on the fried chicken sandwich.