Description
A zesty Southern favorite featuring crispy fried chicken tossed in tangy Alabama white BBQ sauce, layered with pickles, romaine, and toasted hoagie rolls. Quick, customizable, and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
1 lb crispy fried chicken tenders
2 cups romaine lettuce (or iceberg)
1 cup dill pickles
1 medium red onion (or green onions)
1 cup Alabama white BBQ sauce
4 hoagie rolls (whole wheat or gluten-free)
2 tbsp butter (or olive oil)
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 375°F or oven to 350°F
Whisk 1 cup Alabama white BBQ sauce in a bowl
Adjust spice by reducing cayenne or hot sauce by 10%
Warm frozen chicken for 5-8 minutes, flipping halfway
Split hoagie rolls and brush insides with butter/oil
Toast rolls in skillet or under broiler until golden
Chop romaine, pickles, red onion, and fried chicken in a bowl
Stack and chop until mixture resembles coarse salad
Spoon mixture into toasted rolls
Notes
Use store-bought fried chicken for convenience
Substitute sweet pickles for milder flavor
Brush rolls with olive oil for vegan option
Assemble sandwiches just before serving to maintain crispness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying/Toasting
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg