Description
Zesty white BBQ chicken subs bring Southern flavor to sandwich lovers. Tangy sauce and grilled chicken create a mouthwatering combination you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
Bread:
- 4 sub rolls
White BBQ Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) horseradish
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Pickles
Instructions
- Craft a zesty white BBQ sauce by whisking mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, horseradish, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth and well-blended.
- Shred the chicken thoroughly and coat generously with half of the prepared white BBQ sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly dressed.
- Slice sub rolls lengthwise, creating a sturdy base for the sandwich assembly.
- Create a fresh foundation by layering crisp lettuce leaves across the opened sub rolls.
- Arrange vibrant tomato slices and tangy pickle rounds atop the lettuce for added texture and flavor.
- Generously pile the saucy chicken mixture into the prepared sub rolls, ensuring a hearty and satisfying filling.
- Enhance the sandwich by drizzling the remaining white BBQ sauce over the chicken, amplifying the dish’s signature flavor profile.
- Serve immediately while the sandwich is fresh and the sauce is at its peak zestiness, guaranteeing maximum taste and enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the sauce’s tanginess by adjusting the apple cider vinegar and horseradish amounts to suit your taste preferences.
- Make the recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free sub rolls or lettuce wraps as an alternative bread option.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra shredded chicken or mixing in grilled vegetables for a more nutritious meal.
- Prepare the white BBQ sauce ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to develop deeper flavors and save preparation time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg