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Chicken Sandwiches with Alabama White Sauce

Irresistible Chicken Sandwiches with Alabama White Sauce Bliss

Delicious Chicken Sandwiches with Alabama White Sauce, perfect for gatherings and customization.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Chicken thighs can be used for more flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian option.
For the Alabama White Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayo Greek yogurt offers a healthier, tangy alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Horseradish Omit for a milder sauce.
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar Any vinegar can be substituted.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar Use white sugar if that's all you have.
Seasonings
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce Soy sauce can be used if preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid smoke Skip for a lighter profile.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Adjust for spiciness.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Mixing Bowl
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker and layer with small pieces of butter.
  2. Season the Chicken: Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt, and black pepper over the chicken.
  3. Add the Liquids: Combine chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a bowl and pour over chicken.
  4. Slow Cook the Chicken: Set slow cooker on low for 4 to 6 hours until chicken reaches 165°F and can be shredded easily.
  5. Make the Alabama White Sauce: Combine mayo, horseradish, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, and seasonings in a bowl. Blend until smooth and refrigerate.
  6. Shred the Chicken: Remove chicken from slow cooker, shred, and mix back with juices.
  7. Assemble the Sandwiches: Serve shredded chicken on buns with Alabama white sauce and desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Taste the Alabama white sauce while mixing to adjust flavors as needed. Use a meat thermometer for perfect chicken doneness.

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