{"id":14785,"date":"2013-04-25T08:41:44","date_gmt":"2013-04-25T18:41:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=14785"},"modified":"2023-08-25T20:36:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T06:36:10","slug":"review-wendys-flatbread-grilled-chicken-sandwich-smoky-honey-mustard-asiago-ranch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2013\/04\/25\/review-wendys-flatbread-grilled-chicken-sandwich-smoky-honey-mustard-asiago-ranch\/","title":{"rendered":"REVIEW: Wendy\u2019s Flatbread Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Smoky Honey Mustard & Asiago Ranch)"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wendys<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve watched more than 10 minutes of live television in the last few weeks, you\u2019ve almost certainly seen the ubiquitous commercials for the new Wendy\u2019s Flatbread sandwiches. And if you\u2019ve already seen the commercials, then you invariably have two questions. These are the two answers:<\/p>\n

1) Yes, the sandwiches are actually quite good.
\n2) The redhead\u2019s name is Morgan Smith Goodwin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you want to learn more about 2), you\u2019ll have to go down that internet wormhole for yourself. I do, however, have plenty more information on 1).<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s start with the Smoky Honey Mustard Flatbread. The simpler of the two sandwiches, it\u2019s got grilled chicken, mixed greens, two slices of tomatoes, and a whole lot of honey mustard inside the flatbread. The flatbread itself really is the star of the show here \u2013 with various grains and seeds offering some crunch to complement the otherwise thick and chewy bread, it\u2019s tasty and filling and just feels healthier than everything else on the menu. <\/p>\n

The greens are also useful in that regard, with leafier and presumably more nutritious varieties than plain old iceberg lettuce. All good news if maybe you\u2019re getting a late jump on your spring diet, and maybe your friend is throwing a too-early-in-the-season-and-no-one\u2019s-swimsuit-ready party in the Hamptons soon, and maybe your mother recently told you your pants look tight from the extra pounds in your butt. These are all complete hypotheticals, so you definitely didn\u2019t hurt my feelings, Mom.<\/p>\n

\"Wendys<\/a><\/p>\n

The nomenclature of these new products is weird but appropriate; perhaps the flatbread comes before the grilled chicken because there\u2019s so much more of the former than the latter. The chicken was juicy and well-seasoned and generally very tasty, but there just wasn\u2019t enough of it. Each flatbread contained what looked to be half a grilled chicken fillet sliced into four or five strips, which couldn\u2019t cover the entirety of the sandwich. <\/p>\n

I took several bites that consisted of only bread and honey mustard, particularly around the hinge of the flatbread. And speaking of the honey mustard, I couldn\u2019t detect any smokiness at all. It wouldn\u2019t surprise me if it was the exact same honey mustard as the dipping sauce for the chicken nuggets. I guess \u201csmoky mustard\u201d is one of those phrases that gets thrown around but actually means nothing, like \u201celegant wine\u201d or \u201ccorporate values\u201d or \u201cdo you know who I am? I\u2019m Reese Witherspoon!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Wendys<\/a><\/p>\n

The Asiago Ranch Flatbread Grilled Chicken Sandwich has a couple more ingredients than the Smoky Honey Mustard, with three strips of bacon, asiago cheese, and ranch dressing instead of honey mustard. As you might expect, this sandwich had a much stronger taste. <\/p>\n

\"Wendys<\/a><\/p>\n

The excellent-as-usual Wendy\u2019s bacon added texture and flavor, while the cheese and ranch dressing made for a very rich combination. Again, I thought there was too little chicken. Also, the extra toppings here made for a much messier eating experience, which should be an extra consideration if your spring diet is a subset to the overall life goal of being less of a slob.<\/p>\n

\"Wendys<\/a><\/p>\n

I liked both of the new Wendy\u2019s Flatbread Grilled Chicken sandwiches, and each of them would make for a decent-sized meal on its own (I bought them at the same time but saved half of each for lunch the next day). If I had to choose just one, I would probably go with the Smoky Honey Mustard Flatbread \u2013 it\u2019s cheaper ($3.59 vs. $4.19) and has fewer calories (370 vs. 530), and its milder flavors suited my taste buds better than the richness of the Asiago Ranch. I\u2019d recommend you go try either one for yourself. If nothing else, Wendy\u2019s franchises seem to have lots of Morgan Smith Goodwin cardboard cutouts these days.<\/p>\n

(Nutrition Facts – Smoky Honey Mustard<\/b> – 370 calories, 150 calories from fat, 15 grams of fat, 2 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 55 milligrams of cholesterol, 550 milligrams of sodium, 38 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 8 grams of sugar, and 22 grams of protein. Asiago Ranch<\/b> – 530 calories, 270 calories from fat, 30 grams of fat, 8 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 90 milligrams of cholesterol, 940 milligrams of sodium, 35 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of fiber, 4 grams of sugar, and 30 grams of protein.)<\/small><\/p>\n

Other Wendy\u2019s Smoky Honey Mustard Flatbread & Asiago Ranch Flatbread reviews:<\/b>
\nGrub Grade<\/a>
\nFoodette Reviews<\/a>
\nBrand Eating<\/a>
\nMan Reviews Food<\/a> <\/p>\n

Item:<\/b> Wendy\u2019s Flatbread Grilled Chicken Sandwich (Smoky Honey Mustard & Asiago Ranch)
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $3.59 (Smoky Honey Mustard)
\nPurchased Price:<\/b> $4.19 (Asiago Ranch)
\nSize:<\/b> N\/A
\nPurchased at:<\/b> Wendy’s
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10 (Smoky Honey Mustard)
\nRating:<\/b> 7 out of 10 (Asiago Ranch)
\nPros:<\/b> Flatbread is thick and chewy. Grains and seeds make it feel healthier. Chicken is juicy and well-seasoned. Greens are leafier than regular iceberg lettuce. Wendy\u2019s bacon is always excellent. Both sandwiches have relatively few calories. Morgan Smith Goodwin is an Alyson Hannigan lookalike. Celebrity DUI jokes.
\nCons:<\/b> Not enough chicken. Honey mustard wasn\u2019t smoky at all. Asiago Ranch was a little too rich for me. Asiago Ranch was very messy to eat. Spring dieting. Yes, fine, I didn\u2019t wait for lunch to finish the sandwiches. Please don\u2019t steal any Morgan Smith Goodwin cutouts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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