SOUTH OF THE BORDER CHICKEN SANDWICH

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Spicy grilled chicken sandwiches (or you can broil), with pepper-jack cheese and a spicy mayo to give it a little kick. Perfect for weekend meals!

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h8m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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
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)

Steps:

  • Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness.
  • Combine oil and juice in a resealable ziplock bag.
  • Add chicken and marinate 4-6 hours.
  • Combine ingredients for Spicy Mayo (mayonnaise, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, tomato paste, lime juice, and orange juice) until smooth.
  • Chill for several 2-3 hours before making sandwiches to blend flavors.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
  • Grill or broil chicken 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through, turning once while cooking.
  • Remove chicken from heat and place cheese on chicken while it is very hot.
  • Butter cut sides of rolls and grill or toast until lightly golden and crisp.
  • 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.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 622.9, Fat 33.3, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 91.3, Sodium 735.5, Carbohydrate 46.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 9.3, Protein 34.2

Shahriyar Google Voice
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mahdy Mia
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This sandwich was a bit too messy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the avocado and chipotle mayo added a nice touch.


Abdallah Mkwizu
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This sandwich was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Oscar Ortega
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I thought this sandwich was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the flavors were not very well-balanced.


Rehan Ashfaq
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This sandwich was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken sandwich he's ever had.


Iqra Zulqurnain
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I'm not a big fan of chicken sandwiches, but this one was really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the avocado and chipotle mayo added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Shahadat Khan
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This sandwich was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time, and it still tasted amazing. The chipotle mayo is a must-try!


waseem awan
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I made this sandwich for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Ani Sriniketan
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This sandwich was a bit too messy for my taste, but it was still very good. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the avocado and chipotle mayo added a nice touch.


Nabraj Mandal
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This sandwich was amazing! I loved the combination of flavors and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmaculet De Junior Aidoo
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I thought this sandwich was just okay. The chicken was a bit dry and the flavors were not very well-balanced.


Allen Hope
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This sandwich was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best chicken sandwich he's ever had.


Slay isgod
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I'm not a big fan of chicken sandwiches, but this one was really good. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the avocado and chipotle mayo added a nice touch. I would definitely make this again.


Deliverance Church
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This sandwich was easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time, and it still tasted amazing. The chipotle mayo is a must-try!


Imran Khizer
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I made this sandwich for lunch today and it was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shimmer Sunset
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This sandwich was a hit with my family! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the avocado and chipotle mayo added a nice touch of creaminess and spice. I will definitely be making this again.


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