Chicken Chimichurri Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Chicken Chimichurri Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split horizontally; 1 cup prepared chimichurri sauce (recipe below); 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut from stem to root into very thin strips; salt and pepper; 4 sandwich buns, split; nonstick cooking spray; 4 slices monterey jack cheese; 1 ripe avocado, cut into 12 slices; 1 cup lettuce leaf; Chimichurri Sauce; 2 cups loosely packed flat leaf parsley sprigs; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro stem; 1 serrano chilies or 1 jalapeno chile, coarsely chopped; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup olive oil

Servings: persons

4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split horizontally
1 cup prepared chimichurri sauce (recipe below)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium red onion, peeled and cut from stem to root into very thin strips
salt and pepper
4 sandwich buns, split
nonstick cooking spray
4 slices monterey jack cheese
1 ripe avocado, cut into 12 slices
1 cup lettuce leaf
Chimichurri Sauce
2 cups loosely packed flat leaf parsley sprigs
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro stem
1 serrano chilies or 1 jalapeno chile, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup olive oil

1
To Make Chimichurri Sauce: Combine parsley, cilantro, chile, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor. Cover and pulse until chopped.
2
Add olive oil gradually, with food processor running. Continue to process until smooth. Makes 1 1/3 cup.
3
To Make Chimichurri Sandwiches: Combine chicken and 3/4 cup chimichurri sauce in large resealable plastic bag. Seal bag and turn to coat. Chill several hours or overnight.
4
Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from plastic bag, discarding any sauce remaining in bag. Grill chicken 2 to 4 minutes on each side, turning only once, until browned and no longer pink in center. Stack cooked chicken into 4 equal portions. Top each with 1 slice cheese. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes.
5
Heat canola oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
6
Toast sandwich buns, if desired. Spread cut sides of buns with remaining Chimichurri Sauce. Serve chicken on buns topped with onions, avocado and lettuce. Serve immediately.

949

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves, split horizontally, 1 cup prepared chimichurri sauce (recipe below), 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 medium red onion, peeled and cut from stem to root into very thin strips, and more.

Yes, Chicken Chimichurri Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Chimichurri Sandwiches

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