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Alabama White Sauce Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

February 2, 2021 By Jessica 12 Comments

These pulled chicken sandwiches are incredibly easy to make… and oh-so-satisfying! Whip up a batch and watch them quickly disappear.

Pulled Chicken

I’m infatuated with sandwiches. Like… seriously obsessed. I even professed my love for them on a podcast recently and I meant every word. Gimme, Gimme, Gimme. If you’re diggin’ chicken handhelds as much as I do, go ahead and give these Crispy Chicken Korean Bird Dogs, this Pickle Juice Crispy Fried Chicken and my Fully Loaded Ground Chicken Burgers a try.

With Super Bowl right around the corner, we’re gabbing about some of our favorite football fare on the blog. Today I’m highlighting an insanely tasty protein. It can be served on sandwiches, sliders, lettuce wraps or tossed together with beer cheese for an awesome appetizer with homemade pretzel bites. Seriously, this pulled chicken is so versatile!

Pulled Chicken

COOKING METHODS FOR PULLED CHICKEN:

There are two different ways to prepare this protein. Both are equally delicious, it really depends on how much time you have on your hands. If you’re a planner, you can throw it into your crockpot and forget about it for 4 hours on low or 6 – 8 hours oh nigh. If you’re on a tight schedule, go ahead and utilize your pressure cooker. This chicken is perfect for game day, weeknight dinner or weekend family gatherings.

OTHER WAYS TO USE PULLED CHICKEN:

Oh, I’ve got oodles of recipes on the blog. Here are some ideas for your fiesta football celebrations this weekend.

  • Shredded Chicken Jalapeno Poppers Dip – Dip, dip, Hooray!
  • Rojas + Verdes Chicken Enchiladas – Oh my… so good.
  • Skillet Chicken Tamale Pie with Cheesy Cornbread – the best combo! 
  • Autumn Cobb Salad – Because sometimes you need some greens.
  • Aloha Chicken Tacos with Citrus Slaw – a tastebud favorite!
  • Shredded Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes – Swooooon!

WHAT TO SERVE WITH PULLED CHICKEN?

If you’re serving this inside sandwiches or sliders, I recommend serving with my Fiesta Chopped Salad, this Super Comforting Potato Leak Soup or these Air Fryer Potato Wedges.

GRAB MORE APPETIZER IDEAS HERE

Alabama White Sauce

5.0 from 2 reviews
Alabama White Sauce Pulled Chicken Sandwiches
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
25 mins
 
These pulled chicken sandwiches are incredibly easy to make... and oh-so-satisfying! Whip up a batch and watch them quickly disappear.
Serves: 6 sandwiches
Ingredients
FOR THE PULLED CHICKEN:
  • ½ cup Chicken Bone Broth or Stock
  • 1 tbsp. Everything But The Bagel Seasoning
  • 6 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
FOR THE ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE:
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire
  • 1 Tbsp. Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp. Dark Brown Sugar
  • ½ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp. Onion Powder
  • ½ tsp. Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne
FOR THE SANDWICH:
  • Dill Pickles, as needed
  • 4 Sandwich Rolls or Hamburger Buns
Instructions
  1. INSTANT POT CHICKEN: Place bone broth and seasoning in the instant pot. Set chicken inside the pot and cover with the lid.Turn valve to "sealing" and select the pressure cooker button. Set the timer for 15 minutes and allow the cooker to pressurize. Once cooked, switch the valve to "vent" and let the instant pot release pressure release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, open the lid and ladle out about half the liquid. Shred with two forks and serve as desired. You can add more seasoning here if you wish.
  2. CROCKPOT CHICKEN: Place Chicken in the crockpot and sprinkle with seasonings. Pour chicken stock over chicken and cook on low, for 6-8 hours. (If using frozen chicken, chicken stock is not necessary.) Remove Chicken with tongs and use two forks to shred.
  3. FOR THE ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE: Whisk all ingredients together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Pour into a mason jar (with a lid) and keep refrigerated until ready to use.
  4. TO ASSEMBLE SANDWICHES: Evenly divide shredded chicken among the sandwich rolls or hamburger buns. Drizzle with desired amount of Alabama White Sauce and top with pickles. Enjoy immediately.
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NOTES ON THIS RECIPE:

  • Don’t be afraid to play around with your seasonings for the pulled chicken. Sometimes I add garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, onion powder, Italian seasonings or even cajun. It’s all according to your personal preferences. I’ve also mixed the pulled chicken with my favorite BBQ sauce prior to piling onto the rolls.
  • The Alabama White Sauce in this recipe has a bit of a kick. If you prefer a milder version, swap the black pepper tablespoon for a teaspoon instead. If you’re short on time, go ahead and use this Alabama White Sauce made by Duke’s Mayo!
  • Shredded coleslaw is another great topping that pairs well with this sandwich. You can grab the recipe for my spicy version on this blog post.
  • If you’re in the mood for something extra special, top this sandwich with my Parmesan Fried Pickles or my Crispy Cheesy Dill Pickle Chips! 

THANKS FOR SHARING OUR RECIPE ON INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK, DUKE’S MAYO! WE LOVE YOU, TOO.

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Comments

  1. Joyce Boender

    June 14, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Can this be made ahead and frozen?

    Reply
    • Jessica

      June 19, 2021 at 9:49 am

      I do not recommend freezing any recipe that involves mayonnaise. These are super easy to whip up pretty quickly. Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Jenine

    August 18, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    Absolutely amazing! My husband and I gobbled it back. We were quite presently surprised by the amount of heat this sauce had. I guess that’s what you get with that much pepper. It was absolutely amazing!! I will be sharing this with my family and friends. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      August 19, 2021 at 7:41 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Yes, I like mine a little spicy 🙂 You can always adjust the amount of pepper if you need a milder version. Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  3. Gabriel

    March 9, 2022 at 10:18 am

    Sweet recipe. Do you ever pre-cook the chicken the day before? Have a large group coming and will need maybe 10 chickens.

    Do you reheat with broth or stock to moisten?

    Chicken breast can get pretty dry occasionally.

    Many thanks.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 12, 2022 at 3:29 pm

      I always cook my chicken the day of, as I agree… it can get pretty dry when reheating. If you choose to cook the day before, I definitely would reheat with some sort of liquid (broth or stock) to moisten. Hope your gathering went well!

      Reply
  4. Tracy

    February 3, 2024 at 8:27 am

    Delicious..First time I have tried Alabama sauce and I loved it!!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      February 3, 2024 at 8:49 am

      The first time I tried it I was like.. where has this been my entire life? Haha. Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
  5. Kimi

    March 10, 2024 at 6:27 pm

    LOVED these! My hubby and kiddo did too – we will most definitely be making them again, thanks for the great recipe!

    Reply
    • Jessica

      March 11, 2024 at 9:48 am

      So glad you love this as much as we do!

      Reply
  6. Missy

    July 19, 2024 at 9:08 am

    I made these delicious sandwiches last summer for my Fourth of July celebration. They were a huge hit. My niece’s boyfriend liked the sauce so well, he asked if I would share the recipe. Thanks so much for posting this.

    Reply
    • Jessica

      July 19, 2024 at 9:58 am

      Awesome! So glad you guys like them so much! 🙂 Thanks for visiting my website!

      Reply

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