The Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich brings bold Southern flavors to your table with a crispy, buttermilk-battered chicken breast, coated in Popeyes’ all-new BBQ Honey Mustard sauce. Served on a butter-toasted brioche bun with barrel-cured pickles, this sandwich delivers the perfect balance of smoky, tangy, and savory goodness.
What’s Inside?
- Crispy Buttermilk Chicken Breast – Hand-battered, all-white meat chicken, fried to golden perfection
- BBQ Honey Mustard Sauce – A smoky, sweet, and tangy blend of BBQ and mustard flavors
- Butter-Toasted Brioche Bun – Soft, slightly sweet, and toasted for a rich texture
- Barrel-Cured Pickles – Adds a hint of tanginess and crunch

$10.49|620 kcal
Ingredients of Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich :
- Buttermilk-battered chicken breast
- BBQ Honey Mustard sauce
- Butter-toasted brioche bun
- Barrel-cured pickles
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Sodium: 1,550 mg
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Proteins: 28 g
Enjoy the Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich as part of the Popeyes menu, a perfect choice for anyone craving a flavorful chicken sandwich with a BBQ twist.
Popeyes-Style Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Want to recreate the Popeyes Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich at home? Try this easy, flavor-packed recipe!
Ingredients:
✅ For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
✅ For the BBQ Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey mustard
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
✅ For Assembly:
- 2 brioche buns
- Butter for toasting
- 4-6 barrel-cured pickles
Instructions:
1️⃣ Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and let them soak for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).
2️⃣ Prepare the Breading: Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
3️⃣ Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in the flour mixture, and fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
4️⃣ Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix honey mustard, BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
5️⃣ Assemble the Sandwich: Butter and toast brioche buns, then spread BBQ Honey Mustard sauce on both sides. Add fried chicken, top with pickles, and close the sandwich.
6️⃣ Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Popeyes-style Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich!
FAQs:
- What is the Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich? The Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes features a buttermilk-battered, all-white meat chicken breast, topped with BBQ Honey Mustard sauce and served on a butter-toasted brioche bun with barrel-cured pickles.
- How many calories are in the Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich? The Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich contains 620 calories per serving.
- Does the Golden BBQ Chicken Sandwich contain allergens? Yes, the sandwich contains allergens such as dairy (buttermilk batter and brioche bun), eggs, and wheat.