Ingredients:
1 t. garlic pepper
¼-1/2 t. cayenne pepper
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 T. extra virgin olive oil, divided
1 lb. smoked bratwurst with cheddar cheese or smoked sausage with cheddar cheese, cut into ¾-inch pieces
2 jalapeno peppers, stems removed, seeded, chopped
1 – 12 oz. bottle of Heinz Chili Sauce
1 T. Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar
3 T. Water
2 t. Heinz Spicy Brown Mustard
1 t. Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
1/3 C. Heinz Sweet Relish
8 Hoagie Hard Rolls, split
1 C. Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese*
1 medium sweet onion, sliced (such as Vidalia, Maui or Walla Walla)
½ large red bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1 ½ inch strips
Directions:
Heinz Tailgating Recipe Contest Grand Prize Winner- Patricia Harmon In a small bowl, mix together garlic and cayenne and sprinkle chicken pieces with the pepper mixture. 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. Add remaining 1 T. olive oil to skillet and sauté onion, red bell pepper and chopped jalapenos 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. Pile mixture onto hoagie hard rolls. Top each sandwich with 2 T. shredded cheese. *Note: Pepperjack cheese may be used if you like extra spicy. Serves: Makes 8 servings
