Chicken Z-Man recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
RestaurantsJoe's KC BBQChicken Z-Man Recipe

Chicken Z-Man Recipe

Inspired by Joe's KC BBQ
Time30m
Serves4

It's a Z-Man with smoked, pulled chicken and BBQ mayo!

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare BBQ Mayo

In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and BBQ sauce until well combined. Set aside.

2

Prepare Chicken

In a medium bowl, mix the pulled smoked chicken with the remaining BBQ sauce until the chicken is well coated.

3

Assemble the Z-Man

Toast the hamburger buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, layer the BBQ mayo, followed by a generous serving of the BBQ chicken mixture.

4

Add Toppings

Top the pulled chicken with pickles, onion rings, and a slice of cheddar cheese.

5

Finish the Sandwich

Place the top half of the bun over the toppings and gently press down. Serve immediately.

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