Chopped Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub: A Flavor-Packed, Easy-to-Assemble Sandwich
A hearty chopped sub with grilled chicken, crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, creamy ranch, and melted mozzarella. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Dinner
- Method: Grilling, Chopping, Assembling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless grilled chicken thighs
- 6 pieces crispy thick-cut bacon
- 6 slices tomato
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose BBQ rub
- 4 toasted sub rolls
Instructions
- Season and Grill the Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with the all-purpose BBQ rub. Grill them over medium-high heat until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This ensures the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat. You can also bake or pan-fry the chicken.
- Cook the Bacon: Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Crumble the bacon into small pieces. You can also bake the bacon in the oven.
- Toast the Sub Rolls: Toast the sub rolls on the grill or in a toaster oven until they are golden brown and crispy. This adds a nice texture to the sub. You can also use a dry skillet.
- Prepare the Chopping Board: Onto a large cutting board, add a base layer of shredded lettuce. This will help prevent the other ingredients from sliding around and make cleanup easier.
- Add and Chop Ingredients: Add the grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and tomato slices to the cutting board. Use a large knife or a bench scraper to chop everything together, ensuring it’s well mixed. Chop the ingredients finely for even distribution of flavors.
- Season and Add Cheese and Ranch: Season the chopped ingredients with salt and pepper. Add the shredded mozzarella cheese and ranch dressing.
- Chop and Mix Again: Chop and mix everything together one more time to incorporate the cheese and ranch dressing evenly. This ensures that every bite has a perfect balance of flavors.
- Assemble the Subs: Scoop a generous portion of the chopped ingredients onto each toasted sub roll. Don’t overfill the rolls to prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the subs immediately while the rolls are still warm and crispy. This ensures the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer for chicken.
- Cook bacon until very crispy.
- Chop ingredients finely for even mixing.
- Toast rolls for a firm base.