Description
Chicken Torta Sandwich is a vibrant and flavor-packed delight that takes your taste buds on a culinary journey. Juicy marinated chicken is nestled in warm, toasted rolls and topped with fresh ingredients, making this sandwich perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a quick weeknight dinner or a festive gathering, you’ll find it hard to resist the explosion of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 bolillo rolls or hearty bread
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, paprika, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Let rest.
- 3. Prepare Your Bread: Slice bolillo rolls horizontally.
- 4. Assemble Your Sandwich: Slice grilled chicken into strips and layer onto each roll with sour cream and salsa. Add extra cilantro if desired.
- 5. Toast (Optional): Grill assembled sandwiches for an additional two minutes per side until golden brown.
- 6. Serve: Cut each sandwich in half and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 95mg