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Caprese Chicken Meatball Subs

Caprese chicken meatball subs have unique layers of flavors like buns brushed with balsamic vinaigrette and a tomato and basil salad on top.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken meatball subs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings 5 sandwiches

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • basting brush

Ingredients

  • 5 sub sandwich buns

Baked Ground Chicken Meatball Subs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Simple Caprese Salad

  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 bunch fresh basil chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    5 sub sandwich buns

Baked Ground Chicken Meatball Subs

  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the chicken meatballs.
    1 pound ground chicken, 1/2 cup Italian style breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 tsp minced garlic, 2 tablespoons fresh basil
  • Take a large spoonful of the mixture, and using your hands roll into a ball shape. You will want a total of 15 meatballs, 3 per sandwich.
  • Place on a 9x13" baking sheet covered with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Brush the inside of the bread wells with the balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Place three meatballs into the center of each bun.
  • Sprinkle each sandwich with shredded mozzarella cheese.
    1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Place back into the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Balsamic Vinaigrette

  • Mix together the olive oil, melted butter, balsamic vinegar, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
    2 tablespoons melted butter, 1/4 cup light olive oil, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Simple Caprese Salad

  • Dice the tomatoes and chop the fresh basil. Sprinkle with salt and stir together.
    1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch fresh basil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Top with the Caprese salad and serve. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • You can swap the ground chicken out for ground turkey.
  • To store: add the meatball subs, Caprese topping, and sauce to separate covered containers and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat the sandwiches in the oven or air fryer. Leave the sauce and topping cold.