Chicken and peppers, a combination designed to titillate the taste buds, have been a staple of the Italian-American culinary experience for generations. A symphony of flavors, their inherent deliciousness has led to their inclusion in countless dishes. Sandwiches, however, represent the pinnacle of culinary achievement when it comes to this dynamic duo. Imagine, if you will, a warm, crusty roll, its golden-brown exterior enveloping a savory filling of perfectly cooked chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a rich, flavorful sauce.
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CHICKEN 'N' PEPPERS
With garden-fresh peppers and tender chicken, this dish is perfect when your family is craving a lighter dinner. Serve it with rice and green salad
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, garlic, cornstarch, ginger and cayenne pepper. Add chicken; stir to coat. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat to medium. Add peppers and water; cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until peppers are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 7g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 73mg cholesterol, Sodium 207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN SAUSAGE, PEPPER AND ONION SUBS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 subs
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prick sausages with a fork. Place chicken sausages in a large skillet and add 1 inch of water. Add 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil to the skillet, 1 turn of the pan. Bring water to a boil, then reduce heat a little. Allow all the liquid to cook away, then brown and crisp the casings, 5 to 6 minutes. Deglaze the pan with stock or wine and cook it off, 1 minute. Remove sausages to a platter.
- While sausage cooks, slice the peppers and onions and prepare the garlic. Once the chicken sausage comes out of the pan, add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan. Add veggies and garlic, season with salt and pepper and cook 10 minutes.
- Place the giardiniera, parsley, basil and lemon zest in the food processor and grind into a relish.
- Slice sausages on an angle. Fill each roll with a little relish, then peppers and onions then the sliced sausages.
CHICKEN 'N' PEPPER SUBS
Judy White of Florien, Louisiana offers a twist on the classic Philly sandwich. Her delicious sub calls for tender chicken breast pieces smothered in onions and peppers. Topped with provolone and a mild pepper sauce, these terrific sandwiches are fun to share with a friend.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in oil until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute the peppers, onion, vinegar and garlic until vegetables are tender. Stir in pepper sauce and chicken. , Place cheese on bun bottoms; top with chicken mixture. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Replace bun tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 622 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 1198mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
CHICKEN AND PEPPERS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
This is a yummy chicken dish with outstanding flavor that is easy to make. Serve over white rice or by itself.
Provided by ROBYN050501
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 71.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CHICKEN CHEESESTEAKS WITH PEPPERS
Our ready-in-minutes take on Philadelphia's favorite sandwich is filled with chicken, peppers, and provolone.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. On a rimmed baking sheet lined with aluminum foil, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Broil, without turning, until chicken is opaque throughout, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board (reserve baking sheet); let cool, and thinly slice. Set chicken aside.
- On baking sheet, toss together peppers, onion, garlic, and remaining tablespoon oil. Broil, tossing occasionally, until crisp-tender and slightly charred, 8 to 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add chicken to broiled vegetables; toss, and spread in a single layer.
- Top chicken and vegetables with cheese; broil until cheese is bubbling, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Scoop out most of the doughy center from both halves of rolls; discard. Spread rolls with mayonnaise; fill with chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 g, Fat 27 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 42 g
SALT 'N PEPPER CHICKEN
A classic dish, which is often found in Chinese restaurants and takeaways. This fried chicken is crispy on the outside and super tender on the inside.
Provided by Bing
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Chinese
Time 37m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk egg, spring onions, ginger, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper together in a bowl. Mix in chicken. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
- Pour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sweet potato starch into a shallow bowl.
- Heat oil to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C) in a large saucepan. Dredge chicken pieces in sweet potato starch; drop gently into the hot oil in batches. Cook until golden on the outside and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a large serving plate. Place fried chicken on the lettuce leaves. Mix 1 tablespoon salt and 1 tablespoon white pepper together in a small bowl; sprinkle over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 1480.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHICKEN BREAST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICH
Awesome sandwich! This is an original from my husband, Evan. This is a big sandwich. Obviously, you can use adjust the chicken breast size to suit your needs. Prep time includes grilling the chicken.
Provided by Claudia Dawn
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Broil or grill chicken breasts (I recommended seasoning it with Worcestershire sauce, a sprinkle of seasoned pepper and garlic salt while cooking).
- Serve chicken on bread topped with remaining ingredients.
- Compliment with condiment of choice: Dijon mustard, mayonnaise and/or ranch dressing.
CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH WHITE ONIONS AND PEPPERS
A combination of sauteed onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms makes a tasty topping for this chicken cutlet sandwich, assembled on half a baguette.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion and bell pepper are tender, about 12 minutes. Transfer mixture to a medium bowl and stir in vinegar; tent with foil to keep warm.
- Add 1 teaspoon oil to skillet. Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper and pinch of cayenne. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute more.
- Spread mayonnaise on inside of bread. Assemble sandwich with vegetables, chicken, and lettuce. Cut in half crosswise to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 24 g
CHICKEN 'N PEPPERS PASTA SKILLET
This speedy skillet, made with chicken, multigrain pasta, peppers, onions and reduced-fat cheese, will help keep the family's healthy eating plan on track.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings, 1-1/3 cups each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 2 min. Add vegetables; cook 6 to 8 min. or until chicken is done and vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Drain pasta. Add to chicken mixture along with the sauce; cook 5 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
- Top with mozzarella; cover. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted; top with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 27 g
CHICKEN AND ROASTED RED PEPPER PANINI STYLE SANDWICHES
I love chicken and roasted red peppers, so I put this sandwich together--it was so yummy! My family loves them. The chicken can also be left out and the sandwich is still delicious. Add a bowl of soup or a salad and you have a perfect lunch or dinner!
Provided by Auvan
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut 8 thick slice of Foccacia bread.
- Mix mayonaisse and Ranch dressing in small bowl.
- Spread mayo mixture on 4 slices of Foccacia.
- On top of mayo mixture, layer each slice with equal amounts of chicken and place one slice of mozzarella cheese.
- Next, add the roasted red peppers and another slice of mozzarella on top of the peppers (this helps hold the sandwich together).
- Top each sandwich with remaining slices bread.
- Spray frying pan with Olive Oil spray (or other cooking spray).
- Fry each sandwich on medium until they are golden brown.
- Pop the sandwiches in the microwave for about 20-25 seconds to melt the cheese.
- Enjoy! These are so yummy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 1720.5, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 21
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your sandwich.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors. There are endless possibilities when it comes to chicken and pepper subs, so get creative and find what you like best.
- Make sure to toast your bread. This will give your sandwich a nice, crispy texture.
- Use plenty of cheese. Cheese is the glue that holds all the ingredients together and makes your sandwich extra delicious.
- Don't skimp on the peppers. The peppers are what give this sandwich its flavor, so make sure to use plenty of them.
- Add some fresh herbs or spices to your sandwich. This will give it an extra boost of flavor.
- Serve your sandwich with your favorite sides. Some popular sides for chicken and pepper subs include fries, chips, and salad.
Conclusion:
Chicken and pepper subs are a delicious and versatile sandwich that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a chicken and pepper sub that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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