Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub: Your New Favorite Sandwich
This Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub is packed with flavor and totally customizable! Combine chicken, bacon, ranch, and your favorite toppings for a truly satisfying sandwich.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Sandwich, Sub, Chopped Sandwich
- Method: Grilling, Pan-frying, Assembling, Chopping
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (cooked)
- 6 bacon slices (cooked)
- 6 tomato slices
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp BBQ rub
- 4 sub rolls
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken (The Protein Powerhouse): Season your chicken thighs with the all-purpose BBQ rub. Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the rub for maximum flavor. Grill the chicken over medium-high heat until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Using a meat thermometer is the best way to ensure the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. You can also bake the chicken in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until it reaches the correct internal temperature. If you’re really short on time, you can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Cook the Bacon (The Crispy Component): Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until it is crispy and golden brown. Flipping the bacon frequently will help it to cook evenly and prevent burning. Drain the cooked bacon on paper towels to remove any excess grease. This will make the bacon even crispier and less greasy.
- Toast the Rolls (The Texture Foundation): Toast your sub rolls on the grill, in the oven, or in a toaster oven until they are lightly golden brown and slightly crispy. Toasting the rolls is an important step because it will prevent them from becoming soggy when you add the chopped filling. A toasted roll provides a sturdy base for the sub and adds a pleasant crunch.
- Chop the Ingredients (The Flavor Fusion): On a large cutting board, add a base layer of shredded lettuce. Then add the cooked chicken thighs, crispy bacon, and tomato slices. Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, chop everything together into bite-sized pieces, making sure it’s all well mixed. The chopping process combines all the flavors and textures, ensuring that every bite of your sub is a perfect balance of ingredients.
- Season and Dress (The Flavor Enhancers): Season the chopped mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Then, add the shredded mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing.
- Combine (The Final Mix): Chop and mix one more time to incorporate the cheese and dressing, making sure everything is evenly coated and well combined. You want all the ingredients to be coated in the creamy ranch dressing.
- Assemble the Subs (The Grand Finale): Scoop a generous pile of the chopped mixture onto each toasted sub roll. Don’t be afraid to pile it high!
- Serve (The Delicious Reward): Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub! You can cut the subs in half for easier handling, especially if they are piled high with filling.
Notes
- Use any cooked chicken.
- Customize toppings.
- Toast rolls.