Best Chicken Fajita Submarine Sandwiches Recipes

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FAJITA CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Check out this easy recipe for the best fajita chicken sandwich from Delish.com.

Categories     Fajita Chicken Sandwiches     mexican sandwich     chicken sandwich     hot sandwich     cheesy chicken sandwich     fajita sandwich

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Juice of 1 lime
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. chili powder
Pinch of cayenne
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 large onion, thinly sliced
4 bell peppers, seeded and sliced
4 slices Monterey jack
Toasted baguettes, for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cayenne. Add chicken and season with salt and pepper. Toss until combined. Let marinate while you start cooking the onions and peppers.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat remaining olive oil. Add peppers and onions and cook until tender, 8 minutes. Create a circle in the center of the skillet and add chicken. Toss until combined and cook until chicken is golden and no longer pink, 10 minutes.
  • Add cheese and cover with a lid to let melt, 2 minutes.
  • Serve cheesy chicken and peppers on toasted baguettes. Garnish with cilantro and squeeze with lime.

CHICKEN FAJITA SUBMARINE SANDWICHES



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If you're a spice lover, my fajita subs get their zip from chili, cumin and pepper jack. The good news is; they're not too hot for milder tastes. -Jen Haley, Sidney, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into strips
1 medium onion, halved and sliced
1/2 cup water
1 loaf (1 pound) French bread, halved lengthwise
1/3 cup mayonnaise
6 slices pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, pepper and onion; cook and stir 10-12 minutes or until no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Stir in water and seasoning mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until thickened., Spread mayonnaise over cut sides of bread. Layer with cheese and chicken mixture. Replace tops. Cut crosswise into six pieces. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489 calories, Fat 22g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 811mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CHICKEN FAJITA SANDWICHES



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Make and share this Chicken Fajita Sandwiches recipe from Food.com.

Provided by AshleyP

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 sandwich, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 ounces boneless chicken
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salsa
1/4 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 ounce green pepper
1 ounce onion
1 ounce monterey jack pepper cheese
1 sandwich roll
1 ounce tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Slice chicken and brown in skillet with olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, salsa, and garlic.
  • Slice green pepper and onion and add to skillet.
  • Continue cooking until vegetables are tender-crisp.
  • Lightly toast sandwich roll under broiler.
  • Top with chicken and vegetable mixture. Place cheese slices on top.
  • Return to broiler and melt cheese.
  • Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.4, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 89.1, Sodium 665.8, Carbohydrate 52, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3.5, Protein 31.1

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