What makes Arby’s Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak different from the regular version?

According to Arby’s official announcement , the Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak adds a spicy glaze to the regular sandwich’s seasoned chicken, Cooper American cheese, caramelized onions, and toasted sesame roll.

What cheese does Arby’s use on its Chicken Cheesesteak?

Arby’s uses Cooper American cheese. For this homemade copycat, Cooper Sharp White American is a close option, but regular deli white American cheese works well too.

How spicy is Arby’s Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak?

Early reviews describe the restaurant sandwich as mildly to moderately spicy, with heat that builds as you eat. For this homemade version, the heat depends on the cayenne-style hot sauce you choose.

What is Arby’s spicy glaze made of?

Arby’s has not publicly disclosed the exact spicy glaze formula. This copycat uses a simple homemade mixture of cayenne-style hot sauce and honey, rather than claiming to reproduce the restaurant’s original sauce.

Do I need a sous vide machine to make this chicken cheesesteak?

No. Although Arby’s uses sous vide cooking for its chicken, this homemade version uses a regular skillet. Thinly sliced chicken is cooked in batches, then combined with the onions, spicy glaze, and melted cheese.

Arby’s Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak Copycat Recipe

Name: Arby’s Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak Copycat Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced; 1 tsp paprika; 3/4 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 tsp onion powder; 3/4 tsp kosher salt; 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil, divided; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup cayenne-style red hot sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 8 oz white American cheese; 4 soft sesame seed sub rolls

Description

Make a homemade version of Arby’s Spicy Chicken Cheesesteak with seasoned chicken, caramelized onions, melted white American cheese, and a simple spicy glaze on toasted sesame rolls.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Onions

1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp onion powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp neutral cooking oil, divided
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced

Homemade Spicy Glaze

1/4 cup cayenne-style red hot sauce
1 tbsp honey

For Assembly

8 oz white American cheese
4 soft sesame seed sub rolls

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Instructions

Season the chicken. Thinly slice the chicken breasts against the grain. Toss with the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and 1 tablespoon of oil. Refrigerate for 20 minutes while preparing the onions.
Caramelize the onions. Heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for 25–30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden. Reduce the heat if the onions begin to burn. Transfer the onions to a plate. Wipe out the skillet, then split the sesame rolls and lightly toast the cut sides. Set the rolls aside.
Make the spicy glaze. Combine the hot sauce and honey in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring until combined. Remove from the heat.
Cook the chicken. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken in batches, spreading it into an even layer. Cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned and the thickest pieces reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Add the onions and glaze. Return all the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the caramelized onions and homemade spicy glaze. Toss gently over low heat until evenly coated.
Melt the cheese. Divide the chicken mixture into four portions in the skillet. Top each portion with 2 ounces of white American cheese. Cover briefly over low heat until melted.
Assemble the sandwiches. Transfer one portion of the cheesy chicken mixture into each toasted roll. Serve warm.

Notes

Cooper Sharp White American cheese is a close option for the cheese used by Arby’s. Regular deli white American cheese is a practical alternative.
The spicy glaze is a homemade approximation, not Arby’s official formula. Its heat level depends on the hot sauce used.
Cook the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours. Store for up to 3–4 days and reheat the filling to 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition information is estimated per sandwich and may vary depending on the bread, cheese, hot sauce, and other ingredients used.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 740 kcal
Sugar: 9 g
Sodium: 2,250 mg
Fat: 33 g
Saturated Fat: 12 g
Carbohydrates: 54 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 59 g
Cholesterol: 175 mg