I use canned chicken as many cans as you want, drain most of the juice, put it in a pan break it up with a fork, add dried minced onion, garlic powder or garlic salt to taste, fine black pepper, parsley flakes,and dried onion chives, add canned cream of chicken and cream canned cream of celery. I am a Buckeye living in Willis, Texas. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until easily shreds. The chips Ive heard are no longer available and/or were changed. I added a little cream cheese in my mixture, because isnt everything better with a little (or a lot of) cream cheese! I was raised in mid east Ohio and moved to NW Ohio in my late 20s and I discovered shredded chicken sandwiches. I too had no idea that this was an Ohio dish. Before you are ready to serve, add in the remaining ingredients and let everything cook together for 10 15 minutes. Im a native Virginian, been in Virginia all my life. Who Dey. Mix well and season with salt and pepper to taste. A friend brought it to a potluck and I was surprised to find out that what I was making all along and serving over rice, people stuffed in a hamburger bun. Thanks for commenting to. So, i boiled the chicken meat and shredded it like directed but instead of simmering in the pot. After the mixture comes to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. These are a real treat, and along with ham loaf, are typicaliy Ohio farm country eating! I didnt realize that pulled chicken is totally a Buckeye tradition!!! LOL! . Balance of broth makes some good chicken rice soup. Whisk in milk. Butter the bread, trim the crusts. Shredded chicken can be used in so many different ways! I tried shredded breast but it isnt the same, too chewy. Whenever they we on the menu, my sisters and I were very excited. Reading all the comments reminds me of home. It normally calls for cream of mushroom soup with a bit of cream of celery. Her secret was to thicken with a bit of oatmeal Delicious. Thanks for sharing! Then, shred the chicken using two forks. Ballreichs Potato Chips is where its at. I grew up in Knox too! Love this simple recipe! Vicky How much chicken stock do you use to the 6 chicken breasts to cook the chicken, and how many cans of cream chicken soup if I use ritz crackers would 3 sleeves be enough. Another recipe used canned chicken so Im happy I found yours and I will be trying it soon. I love the drink pairing, root beer float- Perfect! We do get Ballreichs Potato Chips from time to time. Shred with fork or chop into small pieces. Oh no BBQ! Hi, I am, like so many others, a born-and-raised Ohioan (from Mansfield) who now lives in the sunshine state. Nice to bring a recipe from my childhood in Ohio to Colorado. Very good and much cheaper to make. I am going to try this recipe. I am from Fostoria, OH- Seneca Co. I also love spending time with my family and getting away when I can to the lake. Add water, lower the heat and add chicken, salsa verde and chunky salsa. Thats the only way I make it now. All rights reserved. When I served them, I spread Blue Cheese dressing on the buns and they were a real hit! Thanks for commenting Brandi. I coupled my take on "Farmlad's" classic sandwich with my Mom's "Amish Potato Salad" recipe and adding a few twists of my own. She has since passed so thank you for posting this. Amish Shredded Chicken Sandwiches Free Download Youtube Mp3 and Mp4 : I used to date a guy from alvada/new riegel ohio and these sandwiches were awesome. Can make a few days ahead and refrigerate; be sure it is room temperature before you put a lid on it and stick it in the fridge. To me its gross tasting and cant figure out why anyone would want to eat chicken filled with bread on a bun. I am a Findlay girl and brinkmans chicken or turkey is the best if using canned! I have had the sandwich with potato chips ( 2 cups crushed ) and cream of mushroom soup. I have lived North of the Ohio border for 30 years. In a medium sized saucepan, add in the canned chicken. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat and drizzle in the olive oil. The crackers really add a lot of butter flavor! You will need 1 1/2 cups of your favorite filler. Sounds like you have it down to a science! Yes! Hers was to wet and she used bread or saltines and I just didnt like it. The only thing that made it tolerable was knowing Id get a shredded chicken sandwich from the concession trailer at lunch time. Add a couple tablespoons of sour cream and stir in, though cream cheese would also work and be thicker. My family loved chicken sandwiches. Right before I left, my aunt gave me a can of Brinkmans chicken to try & make it. I would love to hear your stories and your favorite way to make these sandwiches in the comments below. Whisk the egg yolk and milk together in a large bowl. West Unity, Ohio (up in the northeast corner about halfway between Fort Wayne, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio) here, GO HILLTOP! Susan sorry to hear you didnt care for my version of this nostalgic recipe. Made in Tiffin Ohio! I have had sandwiches with shredded chicken before, but I have never used this recipe. In Central Ohio, we only use Ritz crackers (about 30) for the filler. Stir it and off. I will definitely update my comment though if I find out. Add the egg noodles and shredded chicken to the pot, cover, and turn off the heat. So we put them together to serve and they were amazing. I used Ritz crackers and grilled the buns with butter to not make it gluey, but rather crunchy. Lima also is the home of the Kewpee restaurant. Add the chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheddar, packet of ranch, garlic powder and chicken broth to a greased slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork. And, yes, Ive missed these sandwiches, the street fairs with the church tents and my go-to meals therethese amazing sandwiches with homemade soup and pies of all kinds that were baked and donated to the effort by ladies of the church. Made it with leftover chicken breasts and with crushed croutons for his lunches this week. Add chicken: Place chicken breasts in slow cooker. Slow-simmered turkey breast shredded for sandwiches makes the perfect potluck or party recipe. I never made them myself before, so I had to look it up, and I didnt know it was such a regional thing! Works great in a slow cooker with frozen chicken breast. So excited to try this recipe!!! I love the idea of serving them on Kings Hawaiian rolls. 1 Cook chicken and onions in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 min., stirring occasionally. Thanks. Every trip home, I get a shredded chicken sandwich and Rootbeer at Stewarts. Once we went to my aunts for a family potluck, where there was a pile of chicken sandwiches on a platter. I lived in Tiffin until my family moved when I was in the 6th Grade. I remember buying these at auctions. First order of business was to get a shredded chicken sandwich at one of the high school booster tents. We moved to southern Indiana and people never heard of it there. I decided to google it recently and found that is is a very regional recipe meaning if you arent from Ohio- you probably have never heard of this recipe (let alone eaten it). Just put the meat in the bowl with the paddle attachment and mix on medium speed until it's really finely shredded (~ 1 minute). Over the years it appears shredded chicken is more common north of I-70 than south100% of people in my hometown area of Lima know what this ismaybe 50% in the Columbus area.maybe 10% in Cincinnati. I also dont remember the breadcrumbs in them either. Cover and cook until stuffing and crumbs are soft, about 30 minutes. Just thought Id ask Im now down in Cincinnati and no one here knows what Im talking about when I say shredded chicken sandwiches. They ask if I cant just order a chicken sandwich from City BBQ without the sauce. I like it that way. I live in Sidney, Ohio and we buy them from the Chilly Jillys. Learning to do it from scratch is insurance that Ill never lose my favorite chicken sandwich. I am living in Crooksville and I am from Rushville Ohio a ways down the road. Now I have your recipe to try. ? And have a great party! Im from Vaughnsville now living in Fl. And unless youve tried it, you really cant understand it. Each can of chicken will make about 16 to 20 sandwiches. I just assumed it was an everywhere thing LOL. Quick question, do I add the canned soup AND the broth to make the shredded chicken, or just the can of condensed soup no mixer? Cover and cook on LOW for 4 hours. Chicken combined with creamy soup and crushed crackers or potato chips come together to make one tasty sandwich. Didnt realize there would be so many variations. If you would like it a little more sloppy, add 1 cup instead of 1/2 to the mixture. Ha. So delicious. Who Dey. Cover and cook until stuffing and crumbs are soft, about 30 minutes. I love shredded chicken sandwiches and have been making them for years. If needed, use a good quality chicken stock to make gravy. I would love to find the recipe for Maidrites. What do you recommend? , True Deb , I raised 3 boys in a small Ohio town and this was always at sporting events! Especially if you are going to add in the other ingredients. Return to skillet; stir to coat with sauce. I would like to try this recipe but i want to make it low carb. Set aside. Separate the egg yolk and white, and reserve the egg white in a small bowl. Shred or chop into bite-sized pieces. My mom and sister worked at an ice cream shop when I was growing up and this was my favorite thing to get! Our Mom took the sandwiches away, took out all the skin, then we enjoyed our sandwiches. Test the noodles for doneness. This chicken freezes well in a freezer safe container for up to 6 weeks. Shred chicken with two forks and place back into crock pot. Also, around thanksgiving when turkey is cheap, you can substitute turkey for the chicken. This recipe sounds delicious.is it possible to make it with chicken thighs? I think one of the reasons why this recipe became such a mainstay in Ohio kitchens is because its very budget friendly AND its ready to go in 10 15 minutes if you use chicken that has already been cooked. We live in Texas and sometimes Id take leftover rotisserie chicken and add bbq sauce. We always have made it with the cream soupmushroom or chicken and stove top stuffing breadcrumb mix. paprika Crackers or slider buns Serve with slider buns, crackers or pita chips Directions 1 Mix all ingredients together. One article I read said it was often served in prison and should stay there. Some make this recipe even quicker by using. For my family, we prefer using the chicken soup. WOW! Yep, thats the size. GO BENGALS! Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken. Always brought to family reunions and sold at football games. I did mine with 1/2 chips (cause I had crumbs in the bottom of the bag!) Question for you. On a floured surface, roll dough into a 13-inch circle. Living in Florida after 10 years 1 hour away from Fremont. Hit the spot and it wasnt my aunts but dang close! No one has mentioned the hot chicken sandwiches at the Lions tent-Loudonville Free St Fair? Thats just too funny. BTW- love Zaycon meats and will be using their chicken for the party!! I grew up in Sidney, OH. Step 4. The Lima recipe (sold in most of the food tents at the Allen County Fair) had no crackers, no potato chips, and no bread crumbs. You can add a bit more of lemon juice if you like along with little olive oil. 27 Easy Frugal Meals for Families - The Frugal Foot Doc. Now, when we go back on vacation, we stock up, freeze it and bring it back to California with us !! Yum! Can bet that DQ used canned chicken, but hey they might have spent hours and hours preparing? Those are good but try potato sticks instead of chips. Thanks! Add in crumbled bacon and stir to incorporate. Maxies is gone so now the spot is Woodys for their shredded chicken sandwich. They are served at all family gatherings and community events. I served them slider style on Kings Hawaiian rolls. Ill add one more idea during my life journey, I spent several years in Pennsylvania, and there, I was introduced to chicken and waffles made a special way by Mennonite cooks in a one-of-a-kind reservation only house in Central PA. Nowadays, you may see chicken-and-waffles on some restaurant menus, and they are made with fried chicken on a waffle, with gravy. Thank you for posting this recipe!! You can use pre-cooked chicken like rotisserie or cook the chicken right in the slow cooker before shredding. That sandwich looks like a real favorite of anyone who loves chicken and sandwiches. Ill add the chicken back to the pot and add enough stock so that theres a half inch or so before the meat is covered. You can add bread crumbs or Ritz crackers to thicken if too runny or make more gravy if too stiff. Its totally up to your preference. All rights reserved. It was a funeral unfortunately but someone made the traditional chicken and someone else used turkey. 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