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