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Best Wurst Chicken Caliente Sandwiches

 

 

Heinz Tailgating Recipe Contest Grand Prize winner...
 

1 tsp 

 

garlic pepper

 

¼ to ½ tsp 

 

cayenne pepper

 

1 lb 

 

boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

 

3 Tbs 

 

extra virgin olive oil, divided

 

1 lb 

 

smoked bratwurst with cheddar cheese or smoked sausage with cheddar cheese, cut into ¾-inch pieces

 

2 medium 

 

jalapeño peppers, stems removed, seeded and chopped

 

12 oz 

 

bottle chili sauce

 

1 Tbs 

 

apple cider vinegar

 

3 Tbs 

 

water

 

2 tsp 

 

spicy brown mustard

 

1 tsp 

 

worcestershire sauce

 

1/3 cup 

 

sweet pickle relish

 

8 hard 

 

Hoagie rolls, split

 

1 cup 

 

shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or pepper jack)

 

1 medium 

 

sweet onion, sliced

 

½ large 

 

red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1½-inch strips

 

 

1

In a small bowl, mix together garlic and cayenne. Sprinkle chicken pieces with the pepper mixture.

2

In a large skillet, stir-fry seasoned chicken in 2 T. olive oil about 4-5 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain and remove from pan. Add bratwurst or smoked sausage to skillet and brown, about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from pan and set aside.

3

Add remaining 1 Tablespoon olive oil to skillet and sauté onion, red bell pepper and chopped jalapeños until tender and onions begin to become translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and bratwurst back to the skillet. Stir in chili sauce, vinegar, water, mustard, worcestershire sauce and relish. Cover and simmer 10-12 minutes.

4

When ready to serve, pile mixture onto hoagie hard rolls. Top each sandwich with 2 Tablespoons shredded cheese.

 

Servings: 8

 

 Cooking Tips

*Bottled chili sauce can be found near the ketchup in your grocery store.

 

 Recipe Source

Heinz

 

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