ULTIMATE CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESESTEAK
The juiciest, cheesiest sandwich that’ll make you forget about beef!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT
Lighter but just as flavorful as traditional Philly
Ready in 20 mins – perfect weeknight hero
Customizable with your favorite veggies & cheeses
INGREDIENTS (2 hearty sandwiches)
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1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, sliced thin – breasts work too)
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1 green bell pepper (thin strips)
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1 onion (sliced into half-moons)
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4 slices provolone (or American/Cheez Whiz for authenticity)
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2 hoagie rolls (toasted with butter & garlic)
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce (secret umami boost!)
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt/pepper to taste
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2 tbsp oil (for cooking)
STEP-BY-STEP
SLICE & SEAR
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Pound chicken slightly between plastic wrap, then slice into thin strips
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Heat oil in cast iron/skillet over HIGH heat
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Cook chicken 3-4 mins until no pink remains, remove
VEGGIE GLORY
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In same pan, add peppers & onions
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Cook 5 mins until soft and slightly charred
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Add Worcestershire, soy sauce, paprika
CHEESE APOCALYPSE
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Return chicken to pan, mix well
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Lay cheese slices over top, cover pan to melt (30 sec)
TOAST & STUFF
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Butter rolls, toast in oven/pan until golden
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Pile filling high, let cheese drip dramatically
PRO TIPS
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Freeze chicken 30 mins for easier slicing
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Deglaze with 1/4 cup beef broth for extra flavor
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Add heat with jalapeños or hot sauce
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Leftovers? Makes insane quesadillas!
PERFECT PAIRINGS
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Crispy steak fries
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Cold beer or cherry Coke
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Pickled peppers on the side
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HOT TAKE: Once you try the chicken version, you might never go back to beef! The juiciness can’t be beat. What’s your favorite cheesesteak hack? Drop it below! 
