Description
Juicy white bbq chicken subs deliver Southern-style comfort with tangy Alabama white sauce. Hearty sandwiches combine grilled chicken, zesty sauce, and crisp toppings for a satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz (397 g) chicken tenders
- 2 tbsps vegetable oil, for cooking
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 French bread subs
- 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 large shallots, sliced
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps white vinegar
- 2 tbsps sugar
- ½ tbsp freshly cracked white pepper
- ½ tbsp Creole mustard
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 tsps horseradish
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ cup white BBQ sauce (more for dipping or drizzling)
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk white BBQ sauce ingredients until silky smooth, then refrigerate to intensify flavor profile.
- Chicken Cooking: Heat vegetable oil in skillet over medium temperature. Season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, sear until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes per side. Incorporate shallots midway through cooking, allowing them to caramelize and soften.
- Chicken Processing: Transfer cooked chicken to cutting board, slice into bite-sized pieces. Combine chopped chicken, caramelized shallots, Monterey Jack cheese, and white BBQ sauce in mixing bowl, ensuring thorough coating.
- Sub Assembly: Slice French bread lengthwise, creating a hinged pocket. Generously fill each sub with chicken mixture, distributing ingredients evenly. Sprinkle additional cheese on top for enhanced meltiness.
- Finishing Touches: Position subs on baking sheet, place under broiler. Monitor carefully until cheese transforms into bubbling, golden layer. Remove from broiler, drizzle with extra white BBQ sauce. Serve immediately with complementary sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Sauce Preparation Tip: Chill the white BBQ sauce beforehand to intensify flavor complexity and allow ingredients to harmonize perfectly.
- Chicken Cooking Technique: Sear chicken tenders on medium heat for precise 5-7 minute intervals, ensuring golden exterior and juicy interior without overcooking.
- Cheese Melting Strategy: Broil subs carefully, watching closely to achieve golden, bubbling cheese without burning the bread or drying out the chicken.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately after broiling to maintain optimal temperature and texture, with extra sauce on the side for personalized dipping enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 576
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg