Arby's Half Pound Chicken Cheesesteak

About the Half Pound Chicken Cheesesteak

The Arby's Half Pound Chicken Cheesesteak sells for $14.48 at our Austin, Texas store and packs 1,040 cal into a toasted sesame seed sub roll. Arby's loads a half pound of seasoned chicken under caramelized onions and melted Cooper cheese, the same trio found on the regular Chicken Cheesesteak but in a much bigger portion.

The headline number is protein. This sandwich supplies 88 grams of protein, a figure that matches the other half pound chicken builds and beats the beef based Half Pound Cheesesteak. Gym goers and anyone eating one big meal a day tend to notice that right away.

Flavor stays simple and savory. Seasoned chicken bits carry a mild, peppery warmth, and with this much meat the poultry flavor comes through stronger than on the regular size. Cooper cheese melts into a smooth, slightly tangy layer that binds the pile together, while caramelized onions add pockets of sweetness that break up all that savory chicken. The seasoning stays mild enough that kids and spice averse eaters can handle it without complaint, and you get plenty of chicken in every bite from end to end.

On the plate it looks generous. Chicken spills over the sides of the sesame roll, white cheese drips down the edges, and dark onion strands weave through the filling. The bread is toasted for a crisp exterior, and it needs to be, because the soft, juicy filling would otherwise soak straight through. Eat it fresh, while the cheese is still soft.

The Half Pound Chicken Cheesesteak calories put it firmly in the full meal category on its own, so many people skip a large side. It suits a hungry teenager, a lunch after a morning of yard work, or two people who agree to split it. Because there is no sauce or salad on it, the sandwich also reheats better than most, so saving half for later is realistic.

On the full cheesesteak lineup, this is the plainest of the half pound chicken options. The Deluxe version adds tomato and lettuce, and the Spicy version adds a hot sauce, both priced a little higher in Austin.

A small Crinkle Fries order makes a fine side if you want one, or keep it lighter with an unsweet tea.