Description
Succulent White BBQ Chicken Subs bring Alabama’s smoky, tangy twist to sandwich lovers. Creamy white sauce and grilled chicken create a mouthwatering Southern-style meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 cup white BBQ sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Seasonings (not specified)
Bread and Toppings:
- 4 sub rolls
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
- Red onion
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the outdoor grill or cast-iron grill pan, heating to a robust medium-high temperature for optimal chicken cooking.
- Massage chicken breasts with a light coating of olive oil, then generously season with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to enhance flavor profiles.
- Position chicken on hot grill grates, allowing each side to cook thoroughly for approximately 5-6 minutes, ensuring an internal temperature reaches the safe 165°F mark for perfect doneness.
- Transfer grilled chicken to a cutting board and allow a brief resting period of 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maintain tenderness.
- Carefully slice chicken into uniform strips, creating consistent bite-sized pieces for sandwich assembly.
- Thoroughly coat chicken strips with tangy white barbecue sauce, ensuring each piece is generously and evenly covered.
- While optional, lightly toast sub rolls on the grill or in a preheated oven to introduce a subtle crispness and warmth.
- Construct sandwiches by layering sauced chicken strips onto toasted rolls, then strategically add crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and thinly sliced onions.
- Complete the sandwich preparation by drizzling additional white barbecue sauce for enhanced flavor intensity.
- Serve immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture, presenting a delectable southern-inspired sandwich experience.
Notes
- Grill chicken at medium-high heat to ensure even cooking and perfect char marks without drying out the meat.
- Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check chicken doneness, preventing undercooked or overcooked chicken.
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier biting when assembling the sub.
- Customize the sub by adding crispy bacon, avocado slices, or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor and texture variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg