Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsJessie Rae's BBQThe Jive Chicken Sandwich Combo Recipe

The Jive Chicken Sandwich Combo Recipe

Inspired by Jessie Rae's BBQ
Time5h
Serves4

Smoked chicken pulled fresh off the bone.

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Sandwich Assembly

Sides

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat your smoker to 250°F (120°C).

  2. 2

    Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to create a rub.

  4. 4

    Rub the spice mixture all over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.

  5. 5

    Place the chicken in the smoker and smoke for approximately 4-5 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  6. 6

    Once done, remove the chicken from the smoker and let it rest for 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    After resting, pull the chicken off the bone, discarding the skin and bones.

Sandwich Assembly

  1. 8

    Slice the brioche buns in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in the oven.

  2. 9

    On the bottom half of each bun, layer a generous portion of pulled smoked chicken.

  3. 10

    Add a handful of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and pickles on top of the chicken.

  4. 11

    Drizzle BBQ sauce generously over the toppings.

  5. 12

    Cap the sandwiches with the top half of the buns.

Sides Preparation

  1. 13

    Prepare French fries according to package instructions or make homemade fries by cutting potatoes into strips, soaking in water, drying, and frying until golden brown.

  2. 14

    Serve fries with ketchup on the side.

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