🥪 Chicken Subs Recipe
Ingredients (makes 4 subs)
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4 sub rolls or hoagie buns
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2 tbsp olive oil
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1 ½ lbs chicken breast (or thighs), thinly sliced or cut into strips
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 bell pepper (red, green, or yellow), thinly sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp oregano
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
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1 cup shredded mozzarella (or provolone/cheddar)
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Mayonnaise, mustard, or aioli (for spread)
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Lettuce, tomato slices, or pickles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
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Cook Chicken:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Season chicken with paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté Veggies:
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In the same skillet, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
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Cook until softened and lightly caramelized.
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Combine:
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Return chicken to skillet, toss with veggies.
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Sprinkle cheese over the mixture, cover for 1–2 minutes until melted.
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Assemble Subs:
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Toast sub rolls lightly (optional, but adds crunch).
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Spread mayo, mustard, or sauce of choice inside.
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Fill with chicken and veggie mixture.
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Add fresh toppings like lettuce, tomato, or pickles if desired.
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Serve:
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Enjoy hot and melty, or wrap for a hearty lunch!
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🌟 Variations:
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Buffalo Chicken Sub → Toss chicken in buffalo sauce, top with ranch or blue cheese.
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BBQ Chicken Sub → Use shredded chicken + BBQ sauce + cheddar + caramelized onions.
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Chicken Parmesan Sub → Breaded chicken cutlets, marinara, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Would you like me to write up the classic Chicken Parmesan Sub version (like the ones from Italian delis)?