Poached Chicken Focaccia

Back to Keens Sandwich Shop for the first time since early last year! This Korean-inspired sandwich shop has quite a few tempting options. I was tossing up between the schnitzel and poached chicken versions, but ultimately went for the poached chicken.

And ohhh, what a fresh, summery sandwich! Super crunchy cos lettuce and cucumber, sweet and tangy pickled onions, and fresh herbs. The kinda sandwich that makes you wanna go run around in the sunshine after eating it lol. Just so refreshing!

What I really enjoyed was that salty, crunchy little addition from the dukkah/za’atar. Not entirely sure what exactly was fried or toasted in there, but whatever it was, it was doing quite a lot for me. That extra savoury crunch was sooo good.

The house-made hot sauce was a funny one too. I could barely feel any heat while eating, but next minute, there’s this little lingering burn on my tongue. Oh hello, there you are 😂

Now, the bread. You know I always have something to say about bread lol. The focaccia was extremely soft, perhaps a little too soft for me. I would’ve preferred a slightly firmer bite or a crunchier exterior. Also a tad oily on the outside for my liking, but really, that’s just personal preference. Nothing wrong with it!

Overall, a really enjoyable sandwich. Fresh, crunchy, tangy and just the right size for my pre-training meal. Didn’t leave me feeling too full or heavy, which was exactly what I needed.

Although I went for the seemingly more clean option today, I’m definitely keen to come back and try their pork katsu next time.