I also diced the tomato and avocado, while adding diced onions, chopped fresh cilantro and limejuice for a great relish topping. Last updated Sep 10, 2020. Mexican Chicken Sandwich Recipes 366,531 Recipes. The chicken could use more cheyenne pepper. It is from the April 1999 issue of Bon Appetit. I would suggest pounding out the chicken to make it thinner which would help on the messyness. Skip. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Didn't goof with raw chicken--just oven baked pre-grilled Great Value breast fillets (found in the frozen foods at W/M). Turn; spread untoasted side of bread with cheese mixture. Combine 1 cup cheese and mayonnaise. Maybe this is one of those "love em or hate em" recipes. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reaches … Can't wait to try them on my son when he visits from college this weekend. Grill bread on one side until lightly browned. The whole family loves this. Had some left-over salsa from "Catfish Tacos with Tomato and Avocado Salsa" (from this site), and subbed it for the slices of tomato and avocado. Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute. Fabulous sandwiches. Top chicken with cheese slices. Rub over both sides of chicken. 19 %, French rolls, split horizontally, lightly toasted, Easy and Tasty Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches in the Crock Pot. Agree with reviewer who sliced cooked chicken breast - as it makes the sandwiches MUCH easier to eat. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese and mayonnaise; set aside. We made it three times already.Thank You. My husband hated them, which really surprised me. Mexican Chicken Taco Recipes Let your chicken cook all day in a slow cooker or fire up the grill. The bean mixture could use a little more cumin, but in all this was a great simple recipe that has room to experiment and build. Place chicken on four slices of toast; top with salsa, remaining shredded cheese and remaining toast. When teamed with a lively salad, these sandwiches make a light, delicious summer dinner. In a small bowl, combine the oil and seasonings. 57.4 g Add chicken to skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. These lively sandwiches have a special feel with grilled bread and savory melted cheese, but they come together in less than 30 minutes! Taste of Home is America's #1 cooking magazine. Arrange French roll bottoms on plates; spread with bean mixture. I will probably "butterfly" or slice the chicken next time, as the breasts were a bit too thick for sandwiches. Using a fork, mash beans in skillet to course paste. This was excellent. Arrange French roll bottoms on plates. Considering the variety of responses, I'de suggest making these first, then trying them on guests. I didn't think that it could taste better than it smelled while cooking....but it did! Thanks to all the rave reviews or I might have missed out on this yummy recipe. Cover and refrigerator at least one hour, or overnight. Wonderful!!! ENJOY!!! Rub over both sides of chicken. This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Spread with bean mixture. Using fork, mash beans in skillet to coarse paste. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement (updated 1/1/20) and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement (updated 1/1/20). Not hot enough for the husband or me. I have made it so many times i have lost count. Add reserved bean liquid. Spread lime mayonnaise generously on cut side of each roll top; press onto sandwich. Top with tomato, then avocado. 1 15- to 16-ounce can black beans, drained, 2 tablespoons liquid reserved, 4 French rolls, split horizontally, lightly toasted, 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, 4 1/4-inch-thick slices hot pepper Monterey Jack cheese. I followed the recipe to a 'T' except that I grilled the chicken. Add chicken to skillet and sauté until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per … In a small bowl, combine the oil and seasonings. I added more cumin and salt to the beans and served it on an onion hamburger bun. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. 366,531 suggested recipes. My husband and I LOVED these easy sandwiches! Home Recipes Dishes & Beverages BBQ BBQ Chicken. I'll definitely make again. Place chicken on bean mixture. They are a bit messy to eat, but that's part of the fun. Good for a weeknight dinner or informal entertaining - just add a simple salad. This is a wonderful alternative to the standard chicken sandwich. This was DELICIOUS and ESPECIALLY EASY the way I made it!!! This search takes into account your taste preferences. Turkey Burgers with Jalapeno Cheese Sauce, Do Not Sell My Personal Information – CA Residents, 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each), 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided. Also marinated the chicken in an spicy, herb marinade before grilling. Found that I was out of black beans and subbed red kidney beans (only used about 2/3 of what the recipe required). I marinated chicken in lime juice and minced garlic for an hour before sauteing and then sliced before making sandwiches...delicious. Sprinkle chicken with 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper and salt. Also added some iceberg lettuce on top of the layer of beans on each sandwich--to add crunch. Either way, chicken tacos make an easy and inexpensive way to feed you family. Stir beans and cumin in small skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sorry folks, I'm not in agreement. Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice and lime peel in small bowl to blend; season with salt and pepper. We added grilled onions and cilantro to top the sandwich! Absolutely delicious and so easy! This was good. This dish was fantastic! Samantha Anhalt of Spring Lake, Michigan shares the recipe. I also used low-fat mayo, but would recommend using more lime. These sandwiches were delicious but VERY MESSY to eat.