Consumers consider the protein on a sandwich to be the most important component of the build.¹ With that opportunity in mind, we’ve crafted 10 unique, trend-forward recipes featuring a variety of unique flavors and popular proteins. 

Bay Area Chicken Pesto Sandwich 

Sliced focaccia bread with a generous spread of basil pesto mayo and a juicy grilled chicken breast filet layered with thick-sliced bacon, fresh mozzarella cheese, baby arugula and tomato relish. 

FEATURING:

Tyson True® Tenderpressed® IF Unbreaded Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Filets 

Wright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Thick Sliced Bulk Bacon

CHEF'S TIP:

For green and vibrant pesto that maintains its color, blanch the basil and chop by hand before mixing with the other ingredients.

Cold Hoisin Chicken Bao 

Tender pulled chicken tossed in a sweet and savory hoisin sauce then evenly distributed on three small bao buns along with pickled carrots, daikon and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a global twist on American sliders. 

FEATURING:

Tyson® Fully Cooked All Natural* Low Sodium Pulled Chicken, Reverse Blend

Shawarma Chicken Wrap 

Seasoned, grilled chicken strips tossed in Mediterranean lemon sauce and wrapped inside a flatbread with pickled turnips, diced cherry tomatoes, romaine lettuce, hummus and shawarma sauce. 

FEATURING:

Tyson Red Label® Fully Cooked Unbreaded Grilled Chicken Breast Strips, Large

MENU INSIGHTS:

83% of operators currently offer or plan to offer wraps on their menus.¹ 

Mac ‘N Cheese Breaded Chicken Sandwich 

This sandwich is stacked with a crispy, homestyle-seasoned chicken breast, creamy mac ‘n cheese and bacon crumbles inside a soft brioche bun. Garnished with sliced dill pickles. 

FEATURING:

Tyson Red Label® Uncooked Homestyle Select Cut Chicken Breast Filet Fritter

Hillshire Farm® Bakin' Bacon™ Heat-N-Serve Pizza Topping, 1/2 Inch x 1/2 Inch Diced

CONSUMER SCORE:

With an overall rating of 89/100, this innovative recipe scored a five-star rating for its uniqueness.† 

French Onion Crispy Chicken Melt 

A seasoned, breaded chicken breast smothered in Gruyere cheese and caramelized onions. Served on a toasted pretzel roll with Dijon mustard. 

FEATURING:

Tyson® Uncooked Homestyle Pepper Chicken Breast Filet Fritter

SUPERSTAR SCORE:  

Datassential scored this menu concept a 97/100 based on consumer feedback.†

Big Pickle Wrap 

A flour tortilla stuffed with honey-infused breaded chicken tenderloins, applewood-smoked bacon, Pepper Jack cheese, dill pickle spears, fresh shredded lettuce and dill “pickle” de gallo sauce. 

FEATURING:

Tyson® Honey Stung® Fully Cooked Lightly Breaded Original Honey Chicken Tenderloins

Wright® Brand Naturally Applewood Smoked Regular Sliced Flat-Pack® Bacon

MENU INSIGHT:

30% of consumers say the last sandwich they ordered with a protein included bacon.¹

Chimichurri Steak Wrap 

Juicy, seasoned sliced beef, roasted red peppers and a tangy herb chimichurri wrapped snuggly inside a sundried tomato flour tortilla. 

FEATURING:

Original Philly® Fully Cooked Seasoned Sliced Beef

Barbacoa Steak Sliders 

Marinated sliced beef tossed in a rich and tangy barbacoa sauce, layered with charred peppers, onions, zesty pickles and jalapeños on toasted slider buns. Garnished with fresh cilantro and paired with a velvety queso for dipping. 

FEATURING:

Steak-EZE® Redi Steak® Fully Cooked Seasoned Sliced Beef

CONSUMER SCORE:

Datassential scored this menu concept a 94/100 based on consumer feedback.†

Fiery Bacon & Pimento Cheese Sandwich 

Sliced focaccia bread layered with fresh baby arugula and a healthy helping of tangy pimento cheese blended with smoky Calabrian chili peppers and crispy, diced bacon pieces.   

FEATURING:

Hillshire Farm® Bakin’ Bacon™ Heat-N-Serve Pizza Topping

MENU INSIGHT:

With 8.6% growth in the last year and more than 50% growth over the last four, Calabrian menu mentions are expected to increase another 31% in the next four years.²

Fried Green Tomato BLT 

Savory, thick-sliced bacon, breaded fried green tomatoes, fresh arugula and zesty oregano pesto on a toasted whole wheat bun. 

FEATURING:

Wright® Brand Naturally Hickory Smoked Extra Thick Flat-Pack® Sliced Bacon

CHEF'S TIP:

When prepping green tomatoes, slice them to about ¼-inch thickness so they cook through and retain more of the breading as they fry.