Alabama Style Chicken Sandwich
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Alabama Style Chicken Sandwich
Description
The Alabama Style Chicken Sandwich combines shredded cooked chicken mixed with Alabama White Sauce and dill pickles, all layered inside a toasted hamburger bun. Toasting the bun, optionally with butter, gives a golden, slightly crisp base that stands up to the saucy chicken. The chicken is moist and tangy thanks to the white sauce, a distinctive element in this sandwich style. The slices of dill pickles provide a bright, slightly sour contrast that cuts through the richness of the sauce.
This sandwich is assembled simply by spreading a cup of the chicken mixture on the bottom bun, topping with pickles, then closing with the top bun. It’s a straightforward yet flavorful option that pairs well with casual sides or as part of a relaxed meal. The recipe suggests serving two sandwiches per person, making it suitable for a filling lunch or dinner.
For best results, using brioche buns enhances the sandwich with added butteriness and texture that can handle the moist filling without falling apart. Using rotisserie chicken or smoked chicken basted with the Alabama White Sauce deepens the flavor, though any cooked shredded chicken works.
Ingredients
- 8 Hamburger Bun See Note 1
- 8 cups chicken See Note 2, shredded, cooked
- 1 cup Alabama White Sauce
- 32 dill pickles sliced
- butter for toasted buns
Instructions
- In a bowl add the shredded chicken and Alabama White Sauce. Toss to coat and set aside.
- Toast the hamburger buns until golden brown. Spread butter on (optional).
- Place 1 cup of the chicken mixture on the bottom of a bun, top with 4 dill pickle slices and place top bun half on top.
- Serve 2 sandwiches per person.
Notes
- Brioche buns are recommended for their density and buttery texture, which hold up well to the moist filling.
- Rotisserie chicken or smoked spatchcocked chicken basted with Alabama White Sauce can be used to enhance flavor and ease preparation.
- Two sandwiches per person is the suggested serving size.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1075 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1075kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 70g | 140% |
| Fat | 61g | 94% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1026mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 889mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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