Ingredients
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
4 hoagie rolls
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more for buttering the rolls
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, plus extra for seasoning the bread
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced (or substitute white onion)
1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños, roughly chopped (optional; banana peppers also work)
3/8 cup Frank’s RedHot
4 slices Provolone cheese
Ranch or blue cheese dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the freezer for 30–45 minutes, just long enough to firm them up slightly for easier slicing.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Slather the insides of the hoagie rolls with softened butter, then give them a generous sprinkle of garlic powder. Line them up on a baking sheet, cut-side up, and set aside.
- Remove the chicken from the freezer and slice it as thinly as you can, then chop into smaller bite-sized pieces, around ¼ to ½ inch. Toss the chopped chicken with garlic powder and salt, making sure every piece is seasoned.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onions and jalapeños and sauté for 7–8 minutes until the onions are softened and glossy with just a hint of golden color. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, cover, and keep warm.
- Pop the buttered hoagie rolls into the oven for 5 minutes to toast gently while you cook the chicken.
- Add the seasoned chicken to the hot skillet, increase the heat to high, and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s cooked through and starting to brown in spots.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add one more tablespoon of butter. Once melted, pour in the Frank’s RedHot and stir until every piece of chicken is slicked in that tangy, spicy coating.
- Lay the provolone slices directly over the chicken in the skillet and let them melt slowly, creating that rich, gooey topping. Once melted, use a spatula to scoop the cheesy chicken mixture onto the toasted hoagie rolls.
- Top with the sautéed onion and jalapeño mix and serve immediately while everything is still warm and melty. They’re messy, spicy, and completely irresistible.
Notes
If you’ve got leftovers (lucky you), store them in an airtight container in the fridge, they’ll keep for up to four days. Just reheat gently before serving to bring everything back to life.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove + Oven
- Cuisine: American
