A simple oven toasted sub / hero / hoagie sandwich using chicken, cheese and veggies!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: lunch, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American, american fusion, fusion
Keyword: oven baked, sandwich, sub sandwich indian style, toasted sub
Servings: 4
Author: Mullai Madavan
Equipment
oven / grill / griddle
Ingredients
Sandwich Assembly
112"Soft Bread LoafItalian White / Wheat or Multigrain
1cupMixed Veggies of ChoiceOnion, Bell peppers, Mushroom, Banana peppers, Jalapeno
1/2cupLettuceShredded
1tbspCilantrochopped
2tbspOil / Butterfor brushing
8slice Cheese sharp cheddar / provolone
8eachFresh Mozzarella optional
1tspSpice Blend (seasoning mix)Italian / Asian / Zaatar / Cajun
Spicy Mayo
4tbspMayonnaise
1tbspHot sauce chilli sauce / sriracha / any variety hot sauce
Baked Chicken Tender
3tendersBoneless Chicken Tenders roughly 1/4 kg
1tbspOil
1/4tspTurmeric powder
1tspRed chili powder
1/2tspCoriander powder
1/2tspBlack pepper powder
1/4tspGaram Masala powder
1tspPlain yogurt
1tspLemon juice
1/2tspSalt
Instructions
Oven Baked Chicken Tenders / Grilled / Pan Seared
Mix chicken tenders with oil, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, salt, yogurt and lemon juice.
Mix well to coat and set it aside for at least 15 minutes.
Oven Bake - Pre heat oven to 400 F and bake chicken for 20 - 25 minutes turning once. (If using Paneer, just bake for a total of 6 minutes turning once)
Pan Sear / Grill - Add a teaspoon of oil and cook chicken over a pan / griddle for 6 to 8 minutes until well done.
Let cool a bit and then shred or slice into thin strips.
Sandwich Assembly
Cut 12" loaf horizontally and into 4 subs
Bruch with oil or butter. Brushing with garlic flavored butter or herb butter can enhace the flavors.
Spread the spicy mayo and then start layering with the cheese slices.
Top it with veggies, chicken and fresh mozzarella.
Sprinkle some seasoning mix for additional flavor. You may pick any spice blend of choice. (Italian Blend / Asian / Zaatar / Cajun blend works )
Drizzle few drops of oil on top before grilling or baking.
Oven Toasted - Preheat oven to 400F. Place prepared sandwichon a oven proof tray and bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until the cheese melts. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes if you wish brown and crisp up the top.
Microwave - This method will keep the bread soft, microwave on high for 1 minute which will only melt the cheese.
Griddle / Grill Method - Brush some oil on a hot griddle pan or grill and place the prepared sandwich. Cook over medium flame / hot grill for 5 minutes to melt the cheese. This method will crisp up the base of the bread.
Finally top it with shredded lettuce and cilantro and enjoy! ( Adding lettuce and cilantro while toasting will make them wilt and turn brown, so always add just before serving)