Description
A Chicken Torta Sandwich is a vibrant culinary delight featuring marinated grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and zesty pickled jalapeños, all nestled in a soft bolillo roll. This sandwich bursts with flavor and is perfect for casual lunches or game-day gatherings. Easy to make and customizable, it’s a fiesta of tastes just waiting to be enjoyed!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- 4 bolillo rolls
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp chipotle powder
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: Preheat grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for about 6–8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let rest.
- 3. Prepare the Sauce: Combine mayonnaise and chipotle powder in a bowl until smooth.
- 4. Assemble Your Sandwich: Slice open bolillo rolls. Layer with avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, and sliced grilled chicken.
- 5. Add Sauce & Garnish: Drizzle sauce over the top and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
- 6. Serve & Enjoy: Serve immediately with extra jalapeños on the side.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg