Name: Fried Chicken Po’Boy with Homemade Remoulade Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Creole
Ingredients: 20 ounces Chicken Nuggets, cooked; 3 loaves French bread, cut in half; 2 cups lettuce, shredded; 3 tomatoes, sliced; Spicy Bread and Butter Pickles or sweet pickles, to taste; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish; ½ teaspoon Creole Seasoning (Tony Chachere’s); 1 clove garlic, mashed

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Introduction

The Fried Chicken Po’Boy is a classic New Orleans sandwich that combines crispy chicken nuggets with fresh vegetables and a tangy homemade remoulade sauce. This hearty and flavorful sandwich is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

A sandwich on a white plate features a lightly toasted, soft white sub roll split open. Inside, there is a fresh base layer of shredded light green lettuce, followed by slices of red tomato and pieces of green pickles. On top are golden-brown fried chicken pieces coated in a creamy, light orange sauce that drips slightly onto the plate. The whole sandwich sits on a white marbled surface with a small bowl of additional sauce blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

20 ounces chicken nuggets, cooked
3 loaves French bread, cut in half
2 cups lettuce, shredded
3 tomatoes, sliced
Spicy bread and butter pickles or sweet pickles

Remoulade Sauce:

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
½ teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s)
1 clove garlic, mashed

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the chicken nuggets according to the package directions until fully cooked and crispy.
Step 2: Slice the French bread almost all the way through, leaving a hinge at the bottom. Open the bread and brush the inside with olive oil.
Step 3: Toast the bread under the broiler, watching closely to prevent burning, until lightly browned and warm.
Step 4: Spread a layer of remoulade sauce on the toasted bread.
Step 5: Add shredded lettuce over the sauce, then layer with tomato slices.
Step 6: Place pickle slices over the tomatoes, then add the hot chicken nuggets on top.
Step 7: Drizzle additional remoulade sauce over the chicken before closing the sandwich and serving.
Remoulade Sauce Preparation: Mix all remoulade ingredients together in a bowl. For best flavor, let it rest overnight in the refrigerator in a covered container before using.

Tips & Variations

Use New Orleans style soft French bread, which should be tender and slightly soft on the outside rather than crispy or crumbly.
Load the sandwich generously—Po’ Boys are meant to be hearty and extravagant with plenty of toppings and remoulade sauce.
Don’t skip the lettuce, tomato, and pickles—they add crunch and balance to the rich chicken and sauce.
Have plenty of napkins on hand; this sandwich is deliciously messy and we like it that way!

Storage

Store any leftover remoulade sauce in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to one week. The sauce may thicken slightly when chilled; stir before using. Assemble the Po’Boy sandwiches fresh for the best texture. If needed, leftover sandwich components can be refrigerated separately and combined just before serving. Reheat chicken nuggets in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispness.

How to Serve

A sandwich on a soft, white bun cut open to show inside layers: at the bottom, shredded light green lettuce peeks out, topped with dark green pickle slices and thin red tomato slices. On top, there are crispy golden fried chicken pieces covered generously with creamy, light orange sauce that drips down the sides. The sandwich sits on a plain white plate, placed on a white marbled surface, with a small glass bowl of the same sauce blurred in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use other types of bread for the Po’Boy?

While traditional New Orleans style French bread is ideal for its soft texture, you can substitute with any soft sandwich rolls or baguettes that won’t be too crunchy or dry.

How spicy is the remoulade sauce?

The remoulade has a mild to moderate heat level, balanced by creamy mayonnaise and smoky paprika. You can adjust the hot sauce amount to make it milder or spicier to your taste.