Teriyaki Chicken Sub

A Teriyaki Chicken Sub is a popular sandwich that features tender, grilled or pan-seared chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory teriyaki sauce, typically served on a long, soft sub roll. Common additions include crisp lettuce, sliced tomatoes, onions, and sometimes melted provolone or Swiss cheese. While the teriyaki flavor profile is Japanese in origin, this sub format is a distinctly American creation, often found in delis and sandwich shops across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the bread and sugary sauce, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the cut of chicken and added cheese. It provides a good source of B vitamins and selenium from the poultry, along with some iron from the bread. A typical 8-10 inch sub can range from 500 to 700 calories per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	48 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	10 g
Sodium	1100 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Iron	4 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Niacin (B3)	8 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg

Per 1 sub (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a prime example of fusion cuisine, adapting a traditional Japanese cooking technique (teriyaki) into a classic American handheld format. Nutritionally, the teriyaki sauce can be a hidden source of significant sodium and added sugars, which is an important consideration for those monitoring their intake.