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grilled chicken sandwiches with cilantro lime mayo

(5 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lauren Perkins-Boyd
Portland, OR

This was a spur of the moment idea that turned out great, super fast, and healthy.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

This grilled chicken sandwich is downright scrumptious! The combo of grilled chicken, lime, and taco seasoning is terrific. We love the cilantro lime mayo. It has a fresh and tangy flavor. Easy to make, this will definitely be on your summer menu.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For grilled chicken sandwiches with cilantro lime mayo

  • 4
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • taco seasoning
  • 2/3 c
    light mayo
  • 2-3 Tbsp
    cilantro, chopped (more or less to taste)
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1-2
    limes, juiced (more or less to taste)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • sliced red onion
  • lettuce leaves
  • sliced avocado
  • sliced tomato
  • 8 slice
    rustic bread

How To Make grilled chicken sandwiches with cilantro lime mayo

  • Mayo, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, salt, and pepper combined in a bowl.
    1
    For Mayo: In a small bowl combine mayo, cilantro, garlic, and 1/2 of the lime juice (more or less to taste), salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the meal.
  • Seasoning butterflied chicken.
    2
    For Chicken: Butterfly chicken breast by slicing through the middle horizontally to cut almost in half. Open out flat. Brush lightly with oil, sprinkle with a pinch of taco seasoning on each side. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Grilling the chicken.
    3
    For Outdoor Grilling: Grill over medium-hot coals for about 3 minutes per side or until chicken is opaque with no trace of pink. For Indoor Grilling: Preheat broiler. Broil 3 minutes per side or until opaque or preheat a ridged grill pan to medium heat and cook 3 minutes per side until opaque.
  • Squeezing lime juice over the grilled chicken.
    4
    Just before the chicken is done squirt with remaining lime juice.
  • Toasting bread on the grill.
    5
    Lightly toast bread on the grill for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Assembled Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Cilantro Lime Mayo.
    6
    Assemble your sandwiches topped with avocado, lettuce, onion, tomato, and, of course, the cilantro lime mayo. Enjoy!
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