White BBQ Chicken Subs

White BBQ Chicken Subs

Introduction

If you love bold Southern flavors and melty, satisfying sandwiches, these White BBQ Chicken Subs are about to become your new favorite comfort meal. Tender seared chicken is tossed in a creamy, tangy Alabama-style white BBQ sauce, then piled into toasted sub rolls and blanketed with gooey Monterey Jack cheese. The result? Warm, cheesy, slightly zesty sandwiches with just the right kick of horseradish and garlic. Best of all, they come together in about 30 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights, game days, or casual gatherings with friends.

Ingredients

Tangy White BBQ Sauce

  • 120 ml (½ cup / 4 fl oz) good-quality mayonnaise
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons / 1 fl oz) white vinegar
  • 10 g (2 teaspoons) prepared horseradish
  • 15 ml (1 tablespoon / ½ fl oz) fresh lemon juice
  • 8 g (½ tablespoon) Creole mustard (mild or spicy)
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 25 g (2 tablespoons / 0.9 oz) sugar
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Sandwiches

  • 400 g (14 oz) chicken tenders (about 6–8 pieces)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 30 ml (2 tablespoons / 1 fl oz) vegetable oil
  • 2 large French-style sub rolls (about 25 cm / 10 inches each)
  • 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
  • 150 g (1½ cups / 5 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 120 ml (½ cup / 4 fl oz) tangy white BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)

Directions

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