Marinated Grilled Chicken Pepitos Recipe

Name: Marinated Grilled Chicken Pepitos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds thinly cut chicken breast; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano; 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, or the juice of 3 oranges; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo sauce; 1 clove garlic, minced; 4 bolillo rolls; Avocado slices, for serving; Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving; Olive oil, for serving; Red wine vinegar, for serving

Servings: persons

2 pounds thinly cut chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice, or the juice of 3 oranges
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped chipotle in adobo sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
4 bolillo rolls
Avocado slices, for serving
Shredded iceberg lettuce, for serving
Olive oil, for serving
Red wine vinegar, for serving

1
Place the chicken in a 13-by-9-inch glass dish.
2
Heavily sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
3
Toss the chicken with the thyme and oregano, making sure everything is evenly incorporated.
4
Pour the orange juice all over the chicken.
5
Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
6
Heat the vegetable oil on a heavy grill pan over high heat.
7
When the pan is hot, add the chicken.
8
Cook about 5 minutes on one side and flip over, using tongs.
9
Cook on the other side until perfectly browned and the chicken is cooked through, another 5 minutes.
10
Remove the chicken from the heat and reserve, covered.
11
In a medium mixing bowl, mix the mayonnaise, chipotle and garlic until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
12
Season with salt.
13
Reserve.
14
Spread 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise mixture on the inside of a bolillo roll.
15
Slightly toast the bolillo roll on the grill pan on medium-high heat, about 1 minute per side.
16
Place a chicken breast on the inside of the roll.
17
Add the avocado slices and top with lettuce.
18
Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil and red wine vinegar.
19
Close the sandwich and serve immediately.

895

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds thinly cut chicken breast, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme, 1 tablespoon crumbled dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Marinated Grilled Chicken Pepitos 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Marinated Grilled Chicken Pepitos

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Variations & substitutions

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