Description
These easy 20-minute chicken subs are the answer to your busiest weeknights. By balancing a high-crunch factor with a fresh, tangy slaw, this meal delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction without the long wait or the pile of dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound breaded chicken strips or popcorn chicken
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onions
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F or oven to 425°F. Cook chicken strips in a single layer until golden and crispy, about 10-15 minutes.
- Toast the Buns: Mix melted butter and garlic powder. Brush onto split hoagie rolls and toast under a broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.
- Mix the Slaw: In a bowl, combine lettuce, 1/2 cup mayo, vinegar, honey, pepper, red onions, and pickles. Toss well.
- Make the Sauce: Whisk together 1/4 cup mayo, mustard, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Assemble: Spread sauce on toasted buns. Layer with crispy chicken and a generous scoop of zesty slaw.
- Serve: Close the sandwich, press gently, and slice diagonally to serve.
Notes
Assemble the sandwich immediately before eating to keep the bread from getting soggy. Use an air fryer for the crispiest chicken texture. For extra heat, add a splash of hot sauce to the slaw.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer/Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sub
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Protein: 25g