South Of The Border Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Name: South Of The Border Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Spicy Mayo; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon orange juice; For the Sandwiches; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 4 kaiser rolls, split; 4 slices tomatoes; 4 leaves lettuce; 4 slices red onions (optional); 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional); 4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

For the Spicy Mayo
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon orange juice
For the Sandwiches
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 slices tomatoes
4 leaves lettuce
4 slices red onions (optional)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
4 slices monterey jack pepper cheese (optional)

1
Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
2
Combine oil and juice in a resealable ziplock bag.
3
Add chicken and marinate 4-6 hours.
4
Combine ingredients for Spicy Mayo (mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, tomato paste, lime juice, and orange juice) until smooth.
5
Chill for several 2-3 hours before making sandwiches to blend flavors.
6
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
7
Grill or broil chicken 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once while cooking.
8
Remove chicken from heat and place cheese on chicken while it is very hot.
9
Butter cut sides of rolls and grill or toast until lightly golden and crisp.
10
Place chicken (with cheese), lettuce, tomato, red onion, a dallop of southwest mayo, and sprinkle about a tablespoon of chopped cilantro on each sandwich and top with upper portion of each roll.
11
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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Spicy Mayo, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, South Of The Border 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.

South Of The Border Chicken Sandwich

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