Chicken Chopped Sandwich with Alabama BBQ Sauce | Southern BBQ Sandwich Recipe
Make this chicken chopped sandwich with Alabama BBQ sauce, a Southern BBQ sandwich recipe featuring tender chicken, creamy white BBQ sauce, and classic toppings. Perfect for cookouts, family dinners, or game day gatherings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Frying pan or deep fryer
- Cutting board & knife
- Saucepan
- Tongs
- Griddle or skillet for chopping
- Oven or toaster for rolls
Ingredients
For Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups flour (seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika)
- Oil for frying
For Sugar Glaze:
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vinegar or soy sauce
For Sauce:
- ½ cup Alabama white BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
For Assembly:
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 2 tbsp butter (for toasting)
- Optional toppings: jalapeños, cheese, slaw
Instructions
- Season chicken, dredge in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat again in flour.
- Fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare glaze: melt sugar with vinegar/soy until glossy. Toss chicken lightly.
- Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces. Mix with Alabama white BBQ sauce on a griddle or cutting board.
- Butter and toast hoagie rolls until golden.
- Fill rolls with chopped chicken mixture. Add optional toppings.
- Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use thighs for juicier chicken.
- Balance glaze with vinegar to avoid excessive sweetness.
- Assemble just before serving to keep rolls crisp.
- Alabama white BBQ sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated.
- Great with fries, slaw, or pickles on the side.