BBQ Chicken Po' Boy

The BBQ Chicken Po' Boy is a hearty sandwich rooted in New Orleans culinary tradition, featuring shredded or sliced chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce. It is typically served on a crusty French bread roll and piled high with classic fixings like coleslaw, pickles, and sometimes cheese. This dish is a beloved staple of Louisiana comfort food, often found at local delis and street food vendors.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is high in protein from the chicken and fat from the sauce and bread, making it a calorie-dense meal, often ranging from 600 to 900 calories per serving. It provides a good source of iron and B vitamins from the meat, but the refined carbohydrates in the roll and added sugars in the BBQ sauce can contribute to a high glycemic load.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	780 kcal
Protein	38 g
Carbs	62 g
Fat	38 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	1650 mg
Potassium	520 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Calcium	180 mg
Vitamin A	90 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	8 mg
Niacin (B3)	12 mg
Phosphorus	380 mg
Magnesium	50 mg

Per 1 sandwich (340 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Po' Boy is a cultural icon of New Orleans, originally created during the 1929 streetcar strike as a 'poor boy' meal for striking workers. The BBQ Chicken variation showcases the city's ability to blend Southern BBQ traditions with its own French-inspired sandwich culture, creating a unique fusion that is both comforting and deeply regional.