Chicken Sub

4.9(364 reviews)

A loaded chicken submarine sandwich — sliced grilled or fried chicken, melted provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayo, and Italian dressing on a soft sub roll. The deli-style chicken sandwich done right at home.

Prep Time

16 min

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Cook Time

12 min

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Servings

6

Calories

440 cal

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Chicken Sub — homemade American fast food recipe with bread roll, chicken, lettuce, 6 servings, ready in 28 minutes
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servings
  • Bread Roll1 ½
  • Chicken750 g
  • Lettuce3 cups
  • Tomato3 medium
  • Onion1 ½ medium
  • Mayonnaise4 ½ tbsp
  • Salt1 ½ tsp
  • Black Pepper¾ tsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 6 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Bread Roll1.5
  • Chicken750 g
  • Lettuce3 cups
  • Tomato3 medium
  • Onion1.5 medium
  • Mayonnaise4.5 tbsp
  • Salt1.5 tsp
  • Black Pepper0.75 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pound 2 chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness. Marinate 30 minutes: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, juice of half a lemon.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook the chicken 4-5 minutes per side until 165°F internal. Rest 3 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.

  3. 3

    Slice 1 long sub roll (or 2 hoagie rolls) in half horizontally but not all the way through. Hollow out a bit of bread to make room for fillings.

  4. 4

    Toast the roll cut-side up under broiler for 60-90 seconds until golden. Drizzle the inside with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar.

  5. 5

    Layer the bottom: 3 slices of provolone, the sliced chicken, sprinkle with dried oregano. Top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato (salted), thin red onion slices, sliced pickles, banana peppers.

  6. 6

    Spread top half with mayo. Close the roll. Press gently. Slice diagonally. Serve immediately with chips or pickles on the side.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Pound chicken to even thickness. Cooks evenly in 8 minutes.
  • 2.Hollow out some bread. Too much bread crowds the fillings.
  • 3.Oil + vinegar inside the roll. The Italian-sub signature touch.
  • 4.Salt the tomato. Amplifies flavor.

🔬 Why It Works

Chicken subs balance grilled protein, melted cheese, fresh vegetables, briny pickles, and Italian seasoning. The oil-and-vinegar dressing inside the bread is what distinguishes a sub from a sandwich. Toasted bread holds up to the wet fillings without going soggy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best bread?
Italian sub rolls, hoagie rolls, bakery sub bread. Avoid baguettes (too crusty) and hot dog buns (too soft).
Can I add bacon?
Yes — crispy bacon makes this a chicken BLT sub.
Hot or cold?
This is the hot version. For cold sub, use deli chicken and skip toasting.
Best for what?
Lunch, game day, picnic. Pairs with chips, fries, or a cup of soup.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories440kcal
Protein9g
Carbohydrates28g
Fat9g
Fiber4g
Sugar8g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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