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5 from 3 votes

Chicken Fajita Sub

Chicken Fajita Sub sandwiches are perfect for a busy weeknight. Toasted sub rolls filled with melted cheese, fajita seasoned chicken, peppers and onions.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken fajitas, chicken sandwich, Sub Sandwiches
Servings: 4
Calories: 1170kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 onions yellow or sweet, large
  • 3 bell peppers medium size
  • 4 sub buns or soft Italian rolls
  • 12 slices pepper jack cheese

Instructions

  • Slice chicken into 1/2-inch strips.
  • Mix the fajita marinade in a bowl: whisk together Olive oil, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
  • Place sliced chicken into the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.
  • Slice the onions and peppers into thin slices, removing pepper seeds and membranes.
  • Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
  • Pour chicken along with marinade and vegetables into the hot skillet.
  • Cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Lower to medium-high heat and continue to cook until vegetables are softened and chicken is cooked through to 165° using a digital meat thermometer. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Cut about a 2 inch piece from the top of each roll in a diamond shape, leaving the ends intact to create a place for the filling.
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Line each roll with 2-3 slices of cheese.
  • Fill each with fajita mixture.
  • Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until buns are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Storage: Wrap cooled sandwiches in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate up to 2 days.
  • Reheat: Wrap sandwiches in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Cook for 10-12 minutes at 350° or until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1170kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 37g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 223mg | Sodium: 2594mg | Potassium: 865mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 4095IU | Vitamin C: 134mg | Calcium: 558mg | Iron: 15mg
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