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Homemade Whataburger Honey Barbecue Chicken Strip Sandwich with melted cheese and barbecue sauce on Texas Toast.

Whataburger Honey Barbecue Chicken Strip Sandwich (Copycat Recipe)

Bring the bold flavor of Whataburger home with this easy copycat recipe! Crispy chicken tenders, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and smoky honey barbecue sauce all stacked between buttery Texas Toast, this sandwich is the perfect homemade version of a fast food favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Fast Food Inspired, Southern
Calories: 800
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Chicken tenders Homemade or store-bought cooked
  • 4 Texas Toast Buttered and toasted
  • 4 Monterey Jack cheese slices 2 per sandwich
  • 1/2 cup Honey barbecue sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tbsp Butter For toasting the bread

Equipment

  • 1 Skillet or griddle For toasting the bread and melting cheese
  • 1 Saucepan To warm or prepare BBQ sauce
  • 1 tongs For flipping chicken or assembling
  • 1 Baking sheet (optional) If using oven or air fryer for tenders

Method
 

  1. Cook or heat the chicken tenders according to package or homemade directions.
  2. Butter both sides of Texas Toast and toast in a skillet until golden and crisp.
  3. Warm the honey barbecue sauce in a saucepan or microwave.
  4. Place toast on a plate, layer with 3 tenders, drizzle with BBQ sauce, and add 2 slices of cheese.
  5. Top with second toast slice. Optional: Return sandwich to skillet, cover, and heat over low until cheese melts.
  6. Slice, serve, and enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Add jalapeños or spicy sauce to turn up the heat.
  • Use air-fried chicken strips for a lighter version.
  • Make a large batch of BBQ sauce and store it for up to a week in the fridge.