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Chicken Tikka Cheesesteak
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Spicy Chicken Tikka Cheesesteaks

Indian spices in a chicken cheesesteak with lots of hot sauce and some crunchy cauliflower.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
marinate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Indian
Keyword: Mash-Up, Sandwich, Spicy
Servings: 3 sandwiches

Ingredients

Chicken and marinade

  • 1.5 pounds thinly sliced chicken breast
  • 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • salt and pepper

Sandwich

  • 2 large onions
  • 2 jalapenos sliced
  • 2 cup broken up cauliflower florets
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 2 cups shredded jack cheese
  • sub rolls
  • chopped scallions and jalapenos

Instructions

  • Toss the chicken with the garam masala, termeric, cumin, and yogurt. Season with salt and pepper and allow to rest in the fridge for 2 hours.
  • Add the onions to a pan with some oil or butter and simmer on medium low heat for about 30 minutes until very browned.
  • Add the jalapeno and cauliflower and cook 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 2 more minutes. Pour contents of the pan into a bowl and save for later.
  • Return the pan to high heat and add a little oil if needed. Add the chicken and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring, to brown. Add the vinegar to deglaze the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add the onion cauliflower mixture and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheese. Continue stirring in the pan until melted.
  • Serve the chicken mixture in the rolls and top with scallions and jalapeno.