Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Whataburger (Copycat Recipe)

Homemade Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Whataburger with melted cheese and BBQ sauce on Texas Toast

Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Whataburger (Copycat Recipe)

Craving that sweet and smoky flavor of Whataburger’s legendary Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich? This easy homemade copycat recipe gives you crispy chicken strips, melty Monterey Jack cheese, buttery Texas Toast, and a mouthwatering honey BBQ sauce, all from your own kitchen. Better than the drive-thru, and ready in under 30 minutes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 0

Total Time 25

Servings: 2 people

Course: dinner, lunch

Cuisine: American, Southern

Calories: 940

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

4 Chicken strips Frozen or homemade
4 Texas Toast Thick-cut buttered
1/2 cup Honey BBQ sauce Add honey if you prefer sweeter
4 Monterey Jack cheese slices Or substitute your favorite
1 tbsp Butter For toasting the bread

Equipment

Skillet or non-stick pan
Small saucepan
Oven or air fryer (optional for chicken strips)
Spatula
Knife

Method

Cook the Chicken Strips:
Prepare your chicken strips according to package directions or fry fresh ones until golden brown.
Toast the Bread:
Butter both sides of your Texas Toast and grill in a skillet until golden and crisp.
Warm the Sauce:
Heat your honey BBQ sauce in a saucepan. Add a drizzle of honey for a sweeter kick if desired.
Assemble the Sandwich:
Place 2 chicken strips on one slice of toast. Drizzle with BBQ sauce, top with cheese, then cover with the second slice.
Melt the Cheese:
Place the sandwich in the oven at 350°F for 3–5 minutes or cover in the skillet until the cheese is melted and gooey.
Serve & Enjoy:
Slice and serve hot with your favorite sides like fries, coleslaw, or a pickle.

Notes

Spice it up by adding jalapeños or a smoky chipotle BBQ twist.
Use smoked Monterey Jack or pepper jack for added depth.
Leftovers? Reheat in an air fryer to bring back the crispiness.