The newest sandwich craze to hit the streets of New York City is the Chicken Blt Sandwich. It was created by Harlem Shake chef Dominique Ansel, who created it as a tribute to his grandfather. The sandwich consists of a fried chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, and tomato. However, instead of putting mayonnaise on it as most sandwiches do, the new sandwich has crumbled blue cheese on top instead.
Chicken and bacon have been the fast-food staple for decades, but now there’s a new option: chicken and lettuce. As the number of plant-based foods becomes more popular, more restaurants begin to offer these vegan options. In fact, in many places, you can find meatless burgers and even chicken sandwiches. However, this article is not about vegan restaurants. It’s all about chicken sandwiches!
Every once in a while, I like to try new vegan concepts and create unique ones that aren’t the same old thing everyone else has been doing. This sandwich should have been made a long time ago. A culturally-loved staple for years, it’s about time the plant protein was given equal footing with traditional meat sandwiches. If you’ve never had one before, this is your chance to try something different from fast food options like burgers and hot dogs. And if you’re like me and love chicken as much as I do (or maybe because of that), then definitely give these a try.
What Is A Chicken Blt Sandwich?
A chicken BLT sandwich is a type of low-carb and high protein sandwich consisting solely of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and fried chicken. The most popular filling on the planet has now been paired with an entirely new flavorful, crunchy topping to provide a whole new version that requires less prep work than any other old-style sandwiches out there. The most compelling component of this sandwich is that it’s vegan and can be made with a wide variety of lettuce species, so you never have to worry about doing something wrong.
Incorporating the flavors from the chicken joint into vegetables allows for some interesting mix-and-match possibilities when assembling your version of how these should taste every time, whether you are pulled away or at home while cooking in my kitchen.
Origins Of Chicken Blt Sandwich
Chicken BLTs are virtually as old as the history of chicken sandwich recipes. The first documentation for this unique, flavorful filling can be found in Willie Shoemaker’s fried chicken cookbook from 1938 that includes simple and quick directions on scrambling a mixture of chopped-up onions, green peppers, sugar, or brown sugar with breadcrumbs that are then dipped into egg mixed with milk and finally coated in a thick layer of corn oil to help keep it crispy.
The sandwich gets its namesake from country singer Billie Holiday who started the trend in 1929 with a toast she made to “a handsome farmer” while at her sister’s home during one of her recording sessions. Her version used thick slabs of fried chicken repeated three times, which is not unlike our current incarnation that uses only two pieces but is filled with more bread-based ingredients between each layer.
Servings
This recipe Yields 6 Sandwiches
Time
Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ingredients
- 6 slices sourdough bread,
- 8 tbsps. unsalted butter, melted,
- 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil,
- 1/4 tsp onion powder,
- 1/4 tsp garlic powdered or minced small for better flavor,
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon of each),
- 1 Roasted Chicken Breast sliced thinly,
- 2 tablespoons chicken stock,
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice,
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder,
- 7 ounces arugula, sliced into thin strips,
- 3-4 slices bacon, cooked,
- Crumbled Italian parsley flakes.
Instructions
- In a large skillet on medium heat, add the chicken breast, onion powder, and garlic. Use tongs to flip breasts several times until they are cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Drain off excess grease (about 1/3), then season with salt pepper. Set aside while you prepare your other ingredients.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet on medium for about one minute and then add roughly chopped red bell peppers (I use the stem end as this is where there are fewer seeds).
- Cook until bright green set aside. Melt butter in another heated pan while frequently stirring over low to medium heat until slightly browned but not burned.
- Add sliced arugula and sautee strait five minutes or so, adding several tbsps of stock into the center after about 2 minutes to wilt the leaves and soften slightly. Transfer mixture into a baking pan or bowl until your bread slices are done from step two.
- Once completed, tear off cheese tops of sourdough stale, then cut each slice in half widthwise. Next, lay one piece down on a plate lined with several paper towels to absorb any extra moisture for later use.
- Repeat this process till you’ve used all four pieces (make sure your slices are evenly distributed with each one.
- Then part of your chicken breast, arugula, and peppers will be laid on top (Take the smaller end piece of bread), then some parsley flakes and cheese.
- Slide the second slice under the first ends to form a nice sandwich, lay bacon crumbles down last, so they stay moist, stack it back in place cut meal if gently squeezing can clamp this together before serving!
Nutritional Information
- Calories: Calories: 240
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Cholesterol 55mg
- Sodium 1070mg
- Potassium 905mg
- Carbohydrates 3.2g
- Fiber 0.6 g
- Sugars 1.5 g
- Protein 24
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I eat this sandwich with?
Chicken breasts on their own are a good option, or you may want to pair it up with fries.
Can I add more chicken to make it extra large?
By all means, if you’re hungry enough!
Can I swap out to another type of bread?
It’s best for the sandwich if you go with a loaf of sourdough bread.
Final Words
We suggest you keep cooking other items before making a more complicated meal. Chicken Blt Sandwich might be difficult to pull off at first, but the recipe will eventually come together in your head.
The chicken Blt sandwich has flavors of herbs, bacon, and cheese, making it so varied in taste. This Sandwiches can be presented either as a two-fold or three-layered one if you want to serve even more people.
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Chicken And Spinach Pizza
Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich
Monterey Chicken Sandwich
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