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Quick Fix BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

If you didn’t think pre-cooked chicken nuggets or popcorn chicken could end up anywhere but dipped in a sauce, these quick fix BBQ chicken sandwiches will change your mind in a single bite.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ, chicken sandwiches, quick fix

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 344kcal

Ingredients

For the sandwiches

12 pieces Tyson Any’Tizers Popcorn Chicken heated per package instructions
¼ cup your favorite BBQ sauce heated
4 brioche hamburger rolls toasted if desired
4 slices cheddar cheese I used an aged white cheddar
12 slices bread and butter pickle chips

For the slaw

12 ounces slaw mix I used broccoli slaw
⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 pinch celery seed
1 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

For the slaw

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.

For the sandwiches

Place the heated chicken pieces in a large bowl. Drizzle with the BBQ sauce and toss gently to coat.
Toss the heated chicken with the BBQ sauce in a large bowl.
Assemble the sandwiches by placing cheese on the bun bottoms. Top with some of the slaw. Add the chicken and then the pickles. Top with the bun top and serve.

Notes

Nutritional values do not include the chicken.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

Well, here we go again. Another dish that results in my tossing any semblance of self control right out of the window. This Cajun fried chicken sandwich is absolutely packed with flavor. The chicken is oh-my tender, juicy and even has just a bit of a kick. This is the kind of sandwich where you close your eyes before taking each bite. Only one thing matters, and that’s getting these yummies into your mouth. No need to look. Just take a bite! And another!

I tend to use boneless skinless chicken thighs when I make Cajun fried chicken sandwiches. You could use boneless skinless chicken breasts, if you desire. I just like the additional flavor from the thighs. Either way, make sure you pound them out and nice and thin, and more importantly, keep the meat the same thickness throughout. If you don’t it won’t cook as consistently and … it’ll look weird.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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Also try my Buffalo chicken sandwiches and my spicy fried chicken sandwich. In a hurry? My quick fix BBQ chicken sandwiches can be made in no time.

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Cajun Fried Chicken Sandwich

This Cajun fried chicken sandwich is absolutely packed with flavor. The chicken is oh-my tender, juicy and even has just a bit of a kick.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Keyword Cajun, chicken, chicken sandwiches, crispy, deep-fried

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 12 30

Servings

Calories 3685kcal

Ingredients

For the brine

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups buttermilk
1 cup Ranch dressing
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

For the batter

vegetable oil for frying
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoons baking powder

For the slaw

1 12 ounce coleslaw with carrots
2 green onions chopped
¼ sweet onion minced
1 jalapeno seeded, diced
¼ cup Ranch dressing

For the sandwiches

4 hamburger buns
8 slices dill pickle chips

Instructions

For the brine

Trim an excess fat from the chicken. Pound each piece flat. I like to put them in a one gallon baggie and then pound them so the chicken doesn't splatter.
Whisk together the buttermilk, dressing, and seasoning. Pour into a large resealable container. Add the chicken and seal.
Refrigerate overnight.

For the slaw

Combine all but the dressing in a large bowl.
Drizzle dressing over the top of the slaw and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to make the sandwiches,

For the batter

Heat 3" of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or heat a deep fryer filled with oil to 375 F.
Whisk together the batter ingredients in a pie pan or shallow bowl.
Remove chicken from the brine and shake off any excess. Transfer to the batter mixture and coat well, turning to get all sides.
Place chicken in the oil and fry until internal temperature is 160-165 F, turning once. If you pounded the chicken very thin it won't take long to cook, 2-3 minutes per side. The coating will turn a lovely golden brown when it's done.
Remove pieces to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.

For the sandwiches

Toast the buns if you wish.
Add a piece of chicken to each bun and top with plenty of the slaw and few pickle slices.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Quick Fix BBQ Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

For the sandwiches

For the slaw

Instructions

For the slaw

For the sandwiches

Notes

Nutrition

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Cajun Fried Chicken Sandwich

Ingredients

For the brine

For the batter

For the slaw

For the sandwiches

Instructions

For the brine

For the slaw

For the batter

For the sandwiches

Nutrition

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