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.

Fajitas are always a favorite when we go out to eat and we also love making them at home. We also love Chicken Fajita Salad and Chicken Fajita Pasta, so we decided to mix it up this week by turning chicken fajitas into the most incredible sub sandwiches.

Step-by-Step Directions for Chicken Fajita Sub Recipe

1. Slice chicken into 1/2 inch strips.
2. Mix the fajita marinade in a bowl: whisk together Olive oil, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.
3. Place sliced chicken into the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate 1 – 4 hours.
4. Slice the onions and peppers into thin slices, removing pepper seeds and membranes.
5. Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat.
6. Pour chicken along with marinade and vegetables into the hot skillet.
7. 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.

8. 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.
9. Preheat the broiler.
10. Line each roll with 2-3 slices of cheese.
11. Fill each with fajita mixture.
12. Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until buns are golden brown and cheese is melted.
13. Slice sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Recipe 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.

More Delicious Sandwiches to Try

• Chicken Parm Sandwiches
• Meatball Subs
• Philly Chicken
• Chicken Fried Steak Sandwiches

Switch up the dinner routine this week with an amazing Chicken Fajita Sub sandwiches. They are filled with amazing Tex-Mex flavors on a toasted sub bun with melted cheese.

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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 mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Marinating1 hour hr

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken fajitas, chicken sandwich, Sub Sandwiches

Servings: 4

Calories: 1170kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs boneless, skinless
• 1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/3 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