Description
Indulge in the bold, vibrant flavors of our Flavor-Packed Chicken Torta Sandwich. This delightful Mexican-inspired sandwich features juicy, marinated grilled chicken paired with creamy avocado, zesty jalapeños, and fresh veggies, all nestled between soft telera rolls. Perfect for a quick lunch or an easy weeknight dinner, this customizable torta allows you to mix and match toppings to suit your taste. With every bite, experience the mouthwatering combination of textures and tastes that will transport you straight to the streets of Mexico. Enjoy a hearty meal that’s not only satisfying but also a feast for your senses!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 telera or bolillo rolls
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- ½ cup refried beans
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- ¼ onion (thinly sliced)
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
- ¼ cup queso fresco or mozzarella
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise or crema
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with chipotle, lime juice, garlic, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Grill or pan-sear marinated chicken over medium heat for about 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing.
- Toast the bread: Lightly toast the rolls until golden brown.
- Assemble the torta: Spread refried beans on one half of each roll and mayonnaise on the other half. Layer sliced chicken, avocado, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and jalapeños.
- Serve immediately: Close the sandwich and enjoy with chips or a salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg