Alabama BBQ Chicken Chopped Sandwich
A delicious sandwich featuring crispy fried chicken tenders, zesty pickles, and a tangy dressing, all nestled in a soft hoagie roll.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 crispy fried chicken tenders
- 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup dill pickles (plus a few splashes of brine)
- 1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your chicken tenders: If you’re making your own, season your chicken tenders with salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Dredge them in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Toast the hoagie rolls: In a small pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Slice your hoagie rolls in half and toast the insides until golden brown.
- Mix up the dressing: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, creamy horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Chop the chicken: Once your tenders are cooled slightly, chop them into bite-sized pieces. Toss them in a bowl with a few splashes of pickle brine.
- Assemble your sandwich: Start with a soft hoagie roll. Load in the chopped romaine lettuce, followed by a generous helping of the chopped chicken. Add a layer of sliced red onions and the dill pickles.
- Top it off: Place the other half of the hoagie roll on top, give it a gentle press, and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, feel free to experiment with different spices in the dressing. This recipe also works well as a vegetarian option using fried chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Alabama BBQ, Chicken Sandwich, Comfort Food, Fried Chicken, Summer Recipes