Spicy Chicken Submarine Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

spicy mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt with hot sauce

💰Cheaper: regular mayonnaise with chili powder

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

submarine sandwich bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain is more nutritious, while white bread is often cheaper.

cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken breast in olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, black pepper, lime juice, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat grill or skillet over medium heat.

Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove chicken from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Slice submarine sandwich bread lengthwise without cutting all the way through.

Spread spicy mayonnaise on both sides of the bread.

Layer lettuce, sliced tomato, onion, and jalapeños on the bottom half of the bread.

Add sliced grilled chicken on top of the vegetables.

Sprinkle cheese over the chicken and add fresh cilantro if desired.

Close the sandwich and toast it on a skillet for 2-3 minutes until the bread is golden and crispy.

Cut the sandwich in half and serve warm.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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