Description
Zesty white bbq chicken subs blend tangy Alabama-style sauce with hearty sandwich ingredients. Creamy, spicy flavors and simple preparation make this recipe a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 sub rolls, toasted
Protein and Bread Components
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh Toppings:
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature around 400°F.
- Sprinkle chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then grill 5-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow chicken to rest briefly after cooking.
- Prepare white BBQ sauce by whisking mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, and horseradish in a mixing bowl until smooth and consistent.
- Generously drench grilled chicken with prepared white BBQ sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Lightly toast sub rolls on grill to create a crispy exterior and warm interior.
- Create sandwich layers by placing fresh lettuce and ripe tomato slices on toasted rolls, then top with saucy, glazed chicken.
- Plate immediately and provide additional white BBQ sauce in a small dish for optional dipping.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier preparation.
- Ensure chicken reaches the proper internal temperature of 165F to prevent foodborne illness.
- Allow chicken to rest after grilling to help retain moisture and improve tenderness.
- Adjust white BBQ sauce’s tanginess by tweaking vinegar and mustard quantities to personal taste preference.
- Toast sub rolls lightly to add crunch and prevent sogginess from sauce.
- Replace chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to create a lighter white BBQ sauce.
- Marinate chicken in the white BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before grilling to enhance flavor penetration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg