Description
A flavorful BBQ Chicken Cheesesteak Sandwich featuring tender cubed chicken thighs seasoned with a spicy BBQ rub, sautéed onions and green bell peppers, layered with cheddar and pepper jack cheeses, all stuffed into soft hoagie rolls for a delicious handheld meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cubed
Vegetables
- 1 small red onion, diced (half thinly sliced for cooking)
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tbsp SPG blend (salt, pepper, garlic mix)
- 1 tbsp BBQ rub
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
Dairy
- 3 cheddar cheese slices
- 3 pepper jack cheese slices
Bakery
- 4 hoagie rolls
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Thinly slice half of the red onion, dice the green bell pepper, and cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized cubes to ensure even cooking and easy assembly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a griddle or large skillet over high heat. Add the cubed chicken and season generously with the BBQ rub to infuse it with smoky, spicy flavor.
- Sauté vegetables: After 5 minutes, flip the chicken pieces to brown evenly, then add the sliced onions and diced green bell peppers to the griddle to soften and caramelize alongside the chicken.
- Add BBQ sauce and cheddar cheese: Drizzle the BBQ sauce over the chicken and vegetables, then layer on the cheddar cheese slices. Stir gently to combine and allow the cheese to melt throughout the mixture.
- Top with pepper jack cheese: Place the pepper jack cheese slices on top and let them melt slightly to add a spicy, creamy kick to the filling.
- Assemble the sandwich: Stuff the cheesy BBQ chicken mixture into soft hoagie rolls, ensuring the sandwiches are well filled for maximum flavor.
- Wrap and rest: Wrap each sandwich tightly in aluminum foil and let them rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese to set slightly.
- Serve and enjoy: Unwrap the sandwiches and serve warm for a satisfying BBQ chicken cheesesteak experience.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, though thighs provide more moisture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of BBQ sauce to your taste for a sweeter or spicier sandwich.
- Using a griddle or cast iron skillet helps in getting a nice sear and caramelization on the chicken and vegetables.
- Wrap sandwiches in foil to keep them warm and meld flavors; this also makes them easier to eat on the go.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce to the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken sandwich, cheesesteak, hoagie, grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, pepper jack cheese, spicy sandwich
