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A flavorful sandwich combining crispy fried chicken tenders, chopped romaine, dill pickles, red onion, and creamy Alabama white BBQ sauce, all tossed together and served in buttery toasted hoagie rolls for a crunchy, tangy, and creamy experience.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6–8 crispy fried chicken tenders
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles plus a few splashes of the pickle brine for extra tang
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
  • 4 hoagie rolls (soft sesame seed rolls work best)
  • 4 tablespoons butter, for toasting rolls
  • Alabama White BBQ Sauce:
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons creamy horseradish
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Whisk all Alabama white BBQ sauce ingredients in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy; adjust seasoning to taste.
  2. Warm crispy fried chicken tenders in an oven or air fryer until hot and crisp.
  3. Split hoagie rolls, butter the insides, and toast in a skillet or under the broiler until golden brown and crispy; set aside.
  4. On a large cutting board, layer chopped romaine lettuce, dill pickles with a splash of pickle brine, thinly sliced red onion, and warm chicken tenders.
  5. Use a sharp knife to chop mixture until it reaches a chopped-salad texture while retaining some chunkiness.
  6. Pour Alabama white BBQ sauce over the chopped mixture; chop and fold a few times until evenly coated.
  7. Spoon the chopped chicken mixture generously into each toasted hoagie roll.
  8. Optionally drizzle extra sauce on top, serve immediately, and enjoy.

Notes

Best assembled fresh to keep crunch., Adjust amount of sauce for preferred creaminess and tang., Reheat chicken before chopping to maintain crispiness., Serve mini sliders for parties or game days., Alabama white BBQ sauce can be made up to 3 days in advance and refrigerated.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: Approximately 600 calories per serving (1 sandwich)
  • Fat: Approximately 30 grams per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 40 grams per serving
  • Protein: Approximately 35 grams per serving