Cilantro Slaw Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Name: Cilantro Slaw Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon agave nectar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup water; 1 medium (1 cup) red onion, thinly sliced; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 Land O Lakes Garlic & Herb Saute Express square, melted; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 6 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 Land O LakesGarlic & Herb Saute Express squares, melted; 6 soft round bakery rolls, split

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup water
1 medium (1 cup) red onion, thinly sliced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Land O Lakes Garlic & Herb Saute Express square, melted
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
6 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Land O LakesGarlic & Herb Saute Express squares, melted
6 soft round bakery rolls, split

1
Combine all pickled onion ingredients except onion in bowl; mix well.
2
Place onion slices into 4-cup glass measuring cup or 1-quart canning jar; pour vinegar mixture over onions.
3
Cover; let stand 1 hour at room temperature.
4
Combine dressing ingredients in bowl; mix well.
5
Remove 1/4 cup dressing mixture; refrigerate.
6
Add slaw ingredients to remaining dressing mixture; mix well.
7
Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
8
Heat gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
9
Combine 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper in bowl; rub chicken breasts with spice mixture.
10
Place chicken onto grill; grill 5 minutes.
11
Turn chicken; baste with half of melted Saute Express.
12
Grill 5 minutes.
13
Turn chicken; baste with remaining Saute Express.
14
Grill 5 minutes.
15
Turn chicken; continue grilling 3-5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F or juices run clear when pierced with fork.
16
Spread reserved dressing mixture evenly over cut-sides of each roll.
17
Layer bottom half of each roll with chicken breast and slaw mixture.
18
Lift desired amount of pickled onions from brine mixture; place over slaw mixture.
19
Top each with remaining half of roll.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon agave nectar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup water, and more.

Yes, Cilantro Slaw Grilled Chicken Sandwich falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cilantro Slaw Grilled Chicken Sandwich

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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