![]() ![]() Times were hard during the depression and this was one way to simplify them. Cooking them down this way would allow a farmer to get one last use of the chicken and enjoy a meal. Most Ohio farmers had chickens and when hens get older they stop laying eggs and their meat is tough. Then you could use milk and limited other ingredients which were all available to farmers thus the Ohio roots of these sandwiches. They started with chickens that would be cooked down until the meat fell apart. That would make sense with the limited ingredients in them as people had access to limited items. The origin of these chicken sandwiches from what I have been told is that it is a depression era dish. Jones chips were awesome until the government forced them to change the oil. I used to go to Mount Vernon and Mansfield growing up. ![]() Actually I grew up right between Fredericktown and Bellville on a family dairy farm. (Did you make this Shredded Chicken Sandwich recipe? Come back and give it a rating! Tap the stars to rate or give a rating the comments section below. UPDATE: I used to shred my chicken by hand … but I tried that Shredded Chicken Hack, and it worked! (Game Changer!, see video here) Lots of you mentioned using canned chicken for the base (specifically this one) but I don’t think hubs will let me try that variation. I think potato chips are my next try as filler. I think the croutons give it a nice texture and added flavor.Īnd in the numerous comments on this post you will see the variations on this recipe. I decided to do a mix of breadcrumbs and a stockpile pantry staple croutons. The classic recipe calls for saltine crackers, but my sister has always used breadcrumbs. I have loved hearing where you all have found this hot chicken sandwich recipe over the years from the concession stand to being on the menu as the Dairy Queen shredded chicken sandwich (read all the comments below and add yours!) Overall, like Chipped Beef on Toast, this meal is all about memories, nostalgia and regional tradition.īelow you will see my version of this Buckeye State classic recipe (with a few twists to give it a bit more “oomph”). LOL! Another mentioned it’s church potluck history – easy to serve a crowd. One article I read said it was often served in prison and should stay there. With only a few ingredients and easy slow cooker prep, I can see why it has become a regional favorite. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe The Infamous Ohio Chicken Sandwich ![]()
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