Chicken salad is a summer staple for many families and now consumers can enjoy the delicious side dish in the form of a hearty meal with the debut of Au Bon Pain's new Herb Chicken Salad Sandwich. Made with antibiotic-free chicken and seasonal produce, the sandwich is a light summer alternative to the heavy fried chicken sandwiches offered by other chains.
The new Herb Chicken Salad Sandwich is a summer dish that combines antibiotic-free chicken with Au Bon Pain's signature herb blend, a creamy avocado dressing, shredded carrots, cucumbers, tomatoes and field greens. To balance the creaminess of the chicken salad, the sandwich is served on a toasted semolina baguette, which boasts a slightly nutty flavor.
For those looking for other ways to enjoy the new dish, the Herb Chicken Salad is also available on a fresh roll or as a side salad in one of the chain's Bon To Go boxes.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Antibiotic-free Chicken
- Incorporating antibiotic-free chicken in sandwiches and salads to cater to the growing demand for healthy, protein-based food options.
- Seasonal Produce
- Use of seasonal and locally sourced produce to appeal to consumers' preference for fresher and more sustainable food options.
- Lighter Sandwich Options
- Offering lighter sandwich options combining protein-based salads and locally sourced produce to cater to consumers’ preference for healthy, but filling meals.
Sectors Adopting This
- Fast Food Industry
- The fast food industry can benefit from incorporating healthier protein-based sandwiches and salads using fresh produce to cater to the growing demand for healthier and more sustainable food options.
- Organic Food Industry
- The organic food industry can capitalize on the growing trend of using antibiotic-free chicken and locally sourced produce to offer healthier and more ethical protein-based sandwiches and salads.
- Casual Dining Industry
- Casual dining restaurants can innovate by offering customized protein-based salads and sandwiches incorporating seasonal produce and antibiotic-free chicken to appeal to consumers’ preference for healthy and personalized meals.
