Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Name: Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 whole chicken breasts, split (skinless and boneless); 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, diced; 1 small plum tomato, diced; 1 canned green chili pepper, rinsed, chopped; 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion; 8 slices bread, cut from crusty round loaf (1/2-inch thick); 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, split (skinless and boneless)
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, diced
1 small plum tomato, diced
1 canned green chili pepper, rinsed, chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
8 slices bread, cut from crusty round loaf (1/2-inch thick)
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1
Mix lime juice, oil, and pepper in bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
2
Place beans, cumin, oregano and salt in small bowl and mash with fork to coarse puree.
3
Heat broiler.
4
Mix avocado, tomato, chile, and onion in second small bowl.
5
Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat until cooked but still moist, about 7 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then slice on diagonal.
6
Top 4 slices bread with avocado mixture and then chicken. Top with bean puree and cheese and then remaining bread. Gently press sandwiches together. Brush both sides of sandwiches with butter.
7
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook, pressing down with spatula and turning once, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve hot.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, 2 whole chicken breasts, split (skinless and boneless), and more.

Yes, Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken Sandwich 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.

Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken Sandwich

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