mexican chicken sandwich

3 Pinches
South Amboy, NJ
Updated on Apr 8, 2016

this is one of my favorite things to make for my husband. He never refuses this as a dinner or lunch. It is also easily doubled. It can be done on the bbq as well....all steps!! If you like hot...pepper jack cheese,sliced jalepeno pepper...or just change your heat on spices like a touch of cayenne and hotter salsa...hope you enjoy!!!!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1
  • 1/2 teaspoon goya adobo or sazon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 - crusty rolls,sliced
  • 1/2 cup chedddar or jack cheese,shredded

How To Make mexican chicken sandwich

  • Step 1
    slice chicken into strips or pound into 2 thin portions
  • Step 2
    season with spices
  • Step 3
    medium high temp.heat skillet and use no stick vegetable spray
  • Step 4
    brown on both sides approx 5 mins per side. if you cut into strips do at least a total of 10 mins stirring a bit but be sure and let the chicken get some nice brown color. cover the pan ; turn heat to low while doing next step
  • Step 5
    place rolls on cookie sheet;open to lay flat cut side up; divide cheese and sprinkle over both halves of each roll.....actually i probably go a bit more with cheese. ha!!!
  • Step 6
    place in a preheated oven 375 . melt cheese on roll...should only take about 10mins
  • Step 7
    assemble sandwich...pile on chicken...optional garnishes sour cream and your favorite chunky salsa....lots of napkins..enjoy!!!!!!

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Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Chicken
Category: Sandwiches
Method: Stove Top

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