Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
User Reviews
5
Barbecue Chicken French Bread Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by tossing cooked chicken cubes in barbecue sauce, which infuses the meat with a bold, smoky flavor. The French bread is halved lengthwise and lightly coated with extra barbecue sauce to add moisture and tang. A generous layer of mozzarella cheese is added, followed by the BBQ chicken, then broiled briefly until the cheese melts and bubbles.
After baking, the bread is garnished with fresh chopped cilantro and diced avocado to add brightness and creaminess. A drizzle of ranch dressing lends a cooling contrast to the tangy barbecue. Cut into slices, this assembly combines crisp bread, melted cheese, and flavorful toppings for a crowd-friendly dish.
This dish works well as a hearty snack, appetizer, or light meal. Its components are easily adjustable to suit preferences for more or less cheese and sauce, and it can be served warm for best texture and flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 loaf French bread
- 3 cups chicken cubed
- 1-2 cups BBQ sauce
- 3-4 cups mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- ranch dressing
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Toss chicken in BBQ sauce (use more or less if desired). Cut your french bread in half length-wise and spread a thin layer of BBQ sauce on each piece of bread.
- Top with about 1½ cups mozzarella cheese, and add BBQ chicken.
- Turn to BROIL and cook for 3-5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Once out, add cilantro, avocado and drizzle with ranch dressing. Cut into slices and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 889mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 303mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 249mg | 25% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
