Alabama BBQ Chicken Chopped Sandwich (Print Version)
Tender smoked chicken in tangy white BBQ sauce on a toasted bun with crisp slaw for juicy Southern flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1/2 tsp salt
07 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Alabama White BBQ Sauce
08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
11 - 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
12 - 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tsp sugar
14 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
15 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
16 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
17 - Salt to taste
→ Sandwich Assembly
18 - 4 sandwich buns, split and toasted
19 - 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
20 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
21 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
22 - Salt and pepper to taste
23 - Pickles for garnish (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F.
02 - Pat the chicken dry and rub with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or roast on a lined baking sheet for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F). Let rest 5 minutes.
04 - Mix all Alabama white BBQ sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
05 - In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to make a quick slaw.
06 - Chop the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with half of the Alabama white sauce.
07 - Pile chopped BBQ chicken on each toasted bun. Top generously with slaw. Drizzle additional Alabama white sauce if desired. Add pickles for extra tang.
08 - Serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The white BBQ sauce creates this incredible tangy creaminess that perfectly balances the smoky chicken
- Everything can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for feeding a hungry crowd without stress
02 -
- White BBQ sauce keeps refrigerated for up to two weeks, so double the batch and keep it on hand
- The chicken needs those 5 minutes of resting time, or it will dry out the moment you cut into it
03 -
- Basting chicken with a little of the white sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling adds incredible flavor
- Butter and toast the insides of your buns for extra richness and to prevent sogginess