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Alabama BBQ Chicken Chopped Sandwich Delight

This flavorful alabama bbq chicken chopped sandwich delight is a crowd-pleaser that's easy to prepare. Made with 6–8 crispy fried chicken tenders, chopped romaine lettuce, and 1/2 cup dill pickles plus a few splashes of brine, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 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 sliced red onion
  • 4 hoagie rolls (soft sesame hoagies preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (for toasting rolls)
Alabama White BBQ Sauce:
  • 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or less)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together all Alabama white BBQ sauce ingredients until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  2. Warm the chicken tenders until they are hot and crispy.
  3. Split the hoagie rolls and toast them with butter until they are golden and crisp. Set them aside.
  4. On a large cutting board, layer the chopped romaine lettuce, dill pickles, sliced red onion, and warm chicken tenders.
  5. Chop everything together until a chopped-salad texture forms.
  6. Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the mixture and chop and fold until everything is creamy and well coated.
  7. Generously stuff the chopped mixture into the toasted hoagie rolls.
  8. Add an extra drizzle of BBQ sauce on top and serve immediately.