Why Ohioans Are Obsessed With Shredded Chicken Sandwiches (And Where To Try One)

Why Ohioans Are Obsessed With Shredded Chicken Sandwiches (And Where To Try One)

If you didn’t grow up in Ohio, there’s a good chance you’ve never encountered the humble shredded chicken sandwich. But here? It’s practically a rite of passage. These sandwiches are weirdly wet, oddly beige, and absolutely everywhere — from small-town diners to school fundraisers to your grandma’s slow cooker. And while they might seem like a culinary mystery to outsiders, to many Ohioans, they taste like nostalgia. So… what is it? It’s shredde…