Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest; 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained, 2Tbsp liquid reserved; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 4 French rolls, split horizontally, lightly toasted; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (1/4 inch slices); 2 medium tomatoes; 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced; 4 pieces leaf lettuce

Servings: persons

2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained, 2Tbsp liquid reserved
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 French rolls, split horizontally, lightly toasted
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (1/4 inch slices)
2 medium tomatoes
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted, sliced
4 pieces leaf lettuce

1
Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice and lime peel in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
2
Stir beans and cumin in a small skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
3
Add reserved bean liquid.
4
Using a fork, mash beans in skillet to course paste.
5
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Arrange French roll bottoms on plates; spread with bean mixture.
7
Sprinkle chicken with cayenne pepper and salt.
8
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add chicken to skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
10
Top chicken with cheese slices.
11
Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
12
Place chicken on bean mixture.
13
Top with tomato, avocado, and lettuce.
14
Spread lime mayonnaise generously on cut side of each roll top; press onto sandwich.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons lime zest, 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained, 2Tbsp liquid reserved, and more.

Yes, Mexican-Style Chicken 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.

Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches

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