BREADED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH SESAME ROLLS (CEMITA POBLANA DE MILANESA)

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Most people have heard of a torta-one of the traditional sandwiches of Mexico-but the cemita is its own unique breed of Mexican sandwich, wildly popular in Puebla, and named after the city's or the region's signature round, soft sesame buns by the same name. In Mexico you will see cooks piling them high with breaded chicken, lengua (tongue), or spit-roasted pork. Often cemitas feature chipotle, Oaxacan cheese, and pápalo, a minty green that tastes something like a cross between arugula and cilantro. (I made it optional in this recipe because it can be hard to find fresh.)

Provided by Gonzalo Guzmán

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Avocado     Chile Pepper     Cheese     Bean     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Chicken:
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder (preferably Mexican)
1 1/2 teaspoons hot smoked paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
Rice bran oil or canola oil, for frying
To assemble:
6 Cemitas or another soft sandwich roll such as brioche or sesame
1 1/2 firm-ripe avocados
3/4 cup Salsa de Morita
1/4 white onion, thinly sliced
1 head romaine, trimmed and thinly sliced, or 1 bunch fresh pápalo (see headnote)
3 cups shredded Oaxacan cheese or mozzarella
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) store-bought refried pinto beans

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Then, one at a time, sandwich the chicken pieces between two pieces of plastic wrap, and pound with a meat pounder to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • In a shallow mixing bowl, combine the flour, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt. Dip each piece first into the flour mixture, turning to coat. Let any excess flour fall away, then transfer the chicken to the beaten eggs. Let any excess egg drip off, then transfer the chicken to the breadcrumbs and press to coat both sides evenly. Transfer to a platter.
  • Set a large paper towel-lined plate next to the stove. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and add 2 to 3 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add 1 or 2 pieces of chicken at a time and cook, turning once, until crispy and browned on both sides and just cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Transfer to the prepared plate and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts, adding more oil as needed for each batch.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the rolls in half and place them cut side up on a baking sheet; bake until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Cut the avocados into quarters and thinly slice. Spread some of the Salsa de Morita onto the bottom of each roll, then top with a piece of chicken, a few slices of onion, the sliced avocado, romaine, and cheese. Spread the mayonnaise and refried beans on the top half of the rolls and place on top of the sandwiches.

NIGERIAN UPDATE
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These chicken sandwiches are the best! I've made them several times and they're always a hit.


Keny Reich
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I love the flavor of these chicken sandwiches. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is crispy and delicious.


Markos Flores
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These chicken sandwiches are so easy to make and they're always delicious.


sojon ahmed
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I made these chicken sandwiches for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Ocan George
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These chicken sandwiches are delicious! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and flavorful. The sesame rolls are also a great addition.


roberto lascon
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I love these chicken sandwiches! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family.


Seidu Tamim
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These chicken sandwiches are amazing! The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is crispy and delicious.


Lisa Morgan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken sandwiches are delicious and the sesame rolls are the perfect finishing touch.


Rylee Mason
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken sandwiches turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful.


SI Tamim
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the breading was crispy and delicious. The sesame rolls were also a great addition.


Daim Fareed
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This is one of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the breading was crispy and flavorful. The sesame rolls were also delicious and added a nice touch of sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!