Chicken – You can use all types of chicken but I’ve found that strips work the best. Breasts or thighs work as well. Use whatever you have on hand or prefer!

Buttermilk – Buttermilk helps break down the chicken and gives it a nice flavor. You can make homemade buttermilk by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar (or lemon juice) to 1 cup of milk.

Cayenne Pepper – Adds a subtle heat that you can make hotter if you want.

Garlic Powder – Don’t confuse with garlic salt!

Onion Powder – A great way to enhance flavor.

Dried Parsley – You can use fresh if you want.

Garlic Cloves – Minced cloves work the best.

Sugar – Simple way to add a burst of sweetness and counter the buttermilk a bit.

Worcestershire Sauce – Say this ingredient five times fast.

Soy sauce – You can use low-sodium soy sauce or coconut animos, if you’d like.

BBQ sauce – Choose sweet or spicy or try a homemade version!

Olive oil – You can also use vegetable oil as well.

Buns – The bigger the buns, the more shredded chicken it’ll hold. You can also try homemade hamburger buns, if you have the time!

Toppings – Think shredded lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese.

Condiments – Whatever flavor your heart desires.

How to make buttermilk

If you don’t have any buttermilk in the fridge, don’t fret. You can easily make your own homemade buttermilk without any issues. All you need to do is add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon/lime juice to every cup of milk.