Chicken sandwichesare a popular order at many restaurants.

The cooking process is another element to consider: is the chicken deep-fried or grilled?

Deep-fried chicken is loaded with fat, notes Ehsani.

fried chicken sandwich

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“Use avocado, mustard, orhummusinstead of mayo-based sauce to add flavor to your sandwich.”

you’re able to also choose a healthier bun.

“Whole wheat bread has more fiber and vitamins than white bread,” says Ehsani.

Applebees clubhouse grille

Applebee’s

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“Applebee’s Clubhouse Grill sandwich packs almost 75% of your calories for the day in one meal.

“It’s made using toasted potato bread, which isn’t a whole grain, lacking necessary fiber.

bj’s brewhouse kickin chicken sandwich

BJ’s Brewhouse

“They also add chipotle aioli sauce which is mayo-based sauce, high in unhealthy fat.”

This is likely due to the whiskey-glaze used on the chicken and whiskey-glaze mayo,” says Ehsani.

All due to the fill-ins, sauces, bacon, mayos, and cheese added.”

The Cheesecake Factory Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Chipotle Mayo

The Cheesecake Factory

“It packs 910 milligrams of sodium in one sandwich.

It also nearly hits your daily limit for saturated fat in one sandwich.

“It also packs nearly a day’s worth of sodium in one sandwich.

red robin buzzin chicken sandwich

Red Robin

It’s best to build your own chicken sandwich, which is an option at Hooters.”

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TGI Fridays Fridays Signature Whiskey-Glazed Chicken Sandwich

TGI Fridays

Chili’s Bacon Avocado Chicken Sandwich

Chili’s

Buffalo Wild Wings Southern Chicken Sandwich

Buffalo Wild Wings

Panera Chipotle Chicken, Scrambled Egg & Avocado on Artisan Ciabatta

Panera Bread

hooters chicken tender melt

Hooters

Bob Evans Farmhouse Hand-Breaded Fried Chicken Sandwich

Bob Evans

Shake Shack Avocado Bacon Chicken Sandwich

Shake Shack