Description
White BBQ Chicken Subs bring Alabama’s tangy culinary magic to your kitchen. Succulent grilled chicken draped in creamy white sauce nestles into toasted rolls, offering a mouthwatering journey through Southern comfort cuisine.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 14 ounces (397 grams) chicken tenders
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, for cooking
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cheese and Bread:
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 French bread subs
- 2 large shallots, sliced
White BBQ Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ tablespoon freshly cracked white pepper
- ½ tablespoon Creole mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
- 2 teaspoons horseradish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- About ½ cup white BBQ sauce (more for dipping or drizzling)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty white BBQ sauce by whisking ingredients together in a mixing bowl until silky smooth, then chill in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- Warm vegetable oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Generously season chicken tenders with salt and pepper, then sear until golden and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes per side.
- Incorporate sliced shallots midway through chicken cooking, letting them soften and become translucent while releasing their delicate flavor.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a cutting board and slice into bite-sized morsels. Transfer chopped chicken and caramelized shallots to a large mixing bowl.
- Fold Monterey Jack cheese and white BBQ sauce into the chicken mixture, ensuring each morsel is generously coated with creamy, tangy goodness.
- Carefully slice French bread subs lengthwise without completely separating, creating a hinged pocket for the savory filling.
- Generously stuff each sub with the chicken mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Sprinkle additional cheese atop the filled subs for extra melty decadence.
- Position subs on a baking sheet and slide under the broiler, watching carefully until cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden blanket.
- Remove subs from broiler and drizzle with extra white BBQ sauce for enhanced flavor. Serve immediately with supplementary sauce for dipping pleasure.
Notes
- White BBQ sauce brings tangy, creamy flavor that elevates classic chicken subs with a Southern-inspired twist.
- Cooking chicken tenders slowly ensures juicy, tender meat that absorbs the delicious white BBQ sauce perfectly.
- Shallots add a subtle, sweet aromatics that complement the rich cheese and zesty sauce beautifully.
- Broiling the subs creates a crispy bread exterior while melting cheese for maximum texture and flavor.
- Monterey Jack cheese provides a mild, creamy element that binds the chicken mixture together smoothly.
- Preparing the sauce ahead of time allows flavors to meld, making the final dish more delicious and complex.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg