Description
Succulent white bbq chicken subs offer a mouthwatering Southern-style twist on classic sandwiches. Creamy Alabama white sauce and tender grilled chicken create a delightful flavor combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Main Sandwich Components:
- 4 sub rolls or hoagie rolls
- 1 cup white BBQ sauce
Toppings and Extras:
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 cup pickles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C) for preparing the sandwich base and warming ingredients.
- Thoroughly mix shredded chicken with white BBQ sauce, ensuring each chicken piece is evenly coated with the tangy sauce.
- Split sub rolls lengthwise and delicately brush interior surfaces with olive oil or melted butter for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Lightly toast the prepared sub rolls in the preheated oven for 3-5 minutes until edges become golden and crisp.
- Generously spread the saucy chicken across the bottom half of each toasted sub roll, creating a robust protein foundation.
- Adorn the chicken layer with crisp shredded lettuce, juicy tomato slices, thinly sliced red onions, and optional tangy pickles for added crunch and complexity.
- Carefully close the sandwiches, pressing gently to ensure all ingredients are compact and secure.
- Serve immediately while warm, or wrap individually in parchment paper for convenient transportation and enjoyment.
Notes
- Achieve perfectly moist chicken by shredding it while still warm, which helps absorb the white BBQ sauce more effectively.
- Customize the heat level by adding hot sauce directly into the white BBQ sauce for spice lovers who want an extra kick.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting sub rolls with gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps, ensuring everyone can enjoy the meal.
- Prep chicken ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making this a convenient meal for busy weeknights or quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg