By: Tyler Schultz Photo by: Rachel Benavides (featuring The Bar & Grill)
Whether you’re looking for a classic diner chicken sandwich or something stacked with tasty additions, Corpus Christi has a variety of delicious chicken sandwiches to choose from. Separated by classics and a few new wave options, here’s a look at ten chicken sandwiches in town that you’re sure to enjoy.
The Classics
Red Line Burgers
Red Line Burgers is known for its classic burgers, but its crispy chicken sandwich is the perfect alternative for anyone looking for chicken. Crispy and golden, the hand-battered sandwich is served on a soft bun with lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise, complete with a side of famous Redline Fries. 5858 S Padre Island Dr.
Chops and Eggs
You may not think to get a chicken sandwich at a hash house, but let me tell you – it’s worth it. Chops and Eggs offer Jordan’s Sage Fried Chicken Sandwich. The hand-battered sage chicken breast comes on soft sesame buns with a secret aioli and pickles. 5802 Yorktown Blvd. B 107
Sandi’s Diner
Nothing feels quite as right as having a classic chicken sandwich in a ‘50s inspired diner. If you’re looking for a nostalgia-filled diner experience, Sandi’s chicken sandwich comes grilled or fried with your choice of bacon and swiss, mushroom and swiss, or avocado and pepper jack. 704 Ayers St.
Snapka’s Drive Inn
Snapka’s Drive Inn offers a delicious chicken sandwich through its vintage drive-in, perfect for anyone looking for a quick, but tasty bite. Their chicken sandwich comes with freshly toasted bread and battered chicken, with your choice of classic toppings. 4434 Weber Rd.
Nolan’s Restaurant
I couldn’t write about classic chicken sandwiches without including a grilled option. Nolan’s Restaurant has been serving fresh food for more than 60 years. Served on a fresh wheat bun, the grilled chicken breast comes topped with lettuce, tomato, mayo, and swiss cheese. 7426 S. Staples St.
New Waves
The Bar and Grill
If you’re looking for a new chicken sandwich in town, The Bar and Grill has one that’s sure to hit the spot. Their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich includes a freshly fried chicken breast topped with coleslaw, pepper jack, blue cheese aioli, and homemade buffalo sauce. 2150 Waldron Rd.
Wallbangers
Wallbangers is well known for its burgers, but the local hot spot actually has some of my favorite chicken options in the area. The Chipotle Chicken Sandwich is fried to golden perfection and topped with bacon, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onion. 4102 S. Staples St.
The Exchange
One twist from the ordinary is The Exchange’s Colonel Chicken Sandwich, made with a blackened chicken thigh and coated in their secret blend of spices of herbs, topped with creamy corn salsa, waffle fries, and Monterey jack cheese, this sandwich is sure to hit the spot for anyone looking for a change of taste. 224 N Mesquite St.
The Lookout
Made with panko battered fried chicken and topped with housemade kimchi and wasabi honey mustard, served on a Kaiser roll, The Lookout’s Chicken Sandwich is the perfect subtle change from the ordinary chicken sandwich. 4242 Laguna Shores Rd.
B&J’s Pizza
This list wouldn’t be complete without my personal favorite chicken sandwich in town. Fried to a golden crisp, and topped with marinara sauce, pizza cheese, and parmesan, B&J’s Chicken Parmesan Sub is a delicious alternative to the normal concept of a chicken sandwich. 6335 S Padre Island Dr.