Alabama BBQ Chicken Chopped Sandwich (Printable)

Tender chicken in tangy Alabama white sauce with crisp slaw on toasted bun for a juicy Southern favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Alabama White BBQ Sauce

08 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
09 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
11 - 1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
12 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons mayonnaise
21 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
22 - Salt and pepper, to taste
23 - Pickles, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • The white sauce creates this incredible creamy tang that cuts through rich chicken like nothing else
  • Everything comes together in under an hour but tastes like youve been working on it all day
02 -
  • The sauce tastes better after sitting for at least 30 minutes, so make it first and let the flavors mingle
  • Letting the chicken rest before chopping is non negotiable or you will lose all those juices onto your cutting board
03 -
  • If you only have red BBQ sauce lovers in the house, serve both and watch them convert
  • A little extra horseradish goes a long way if you like more heat

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