Southwest Chicken Sandwich Recipes

SPICY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. In a blender, mini-chop, or food processor, pulse the sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle, adobo sauce, water, oil, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar together until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste and pulse again. Transfer to a small bowl.
• 2. In another small bowl, mash the avocado with half the cilantro and all of the lime juice. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• 3. Spread 4 of the slices of bread with the avocado mixture. Spread the remaining 4 pieces of bread with the sun-dried tomato-and-chipotle mixture, then layer on the chicken, bacon, tomato, onion, the remaining cilantro, and the bread. Cut in half and serve immediately.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Cut the jalapeno in half.
• Rub the cut part over the chicken breast.
• Grill the chicken until done.
• Melt your favorite cheese over the chicken (I prefer American).
• In a sauté pan, melt butter.
• Add garlic minced and then add clean bean sprouts. Sauté until soft.
• To build a sandwich: I like my wheat buns toasted.
• Spread guacamole on the top part of the bun and then spread ranch dressing on the bottom.
• Add your grilled chicken breast and top with bean sprouts and sliced tomatoes.
• To make this a little lower in calories, use fat free cooking spray instead of butter and fat free ranch dressing.
• Great with Sweet Potato Fries, Recipe #78468.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN POBLANO BURGER/SANDWICH

Steps:

• 1. Cut each large chicken breast in half, and pound each half until it is about 1/2 thick throughout the fillet.
• 2. Lay the chicken breasts in a shallow pan and pour enough marinade to cover them about 1/2 way. Turn over and generously coat both sides of each breast with the marinade, and then cover and let set in the fridge for at least an hour.
• 3. To make the mayo sauce, mix the light Mayo/Miracle Whip with the cayenne pepper, paprika, and curry power. Mix well, and set aside out of fridge to let the flavors blend.
• 4. After chicken has marinated for at least an hour, pre-heat the grill on medium heat and place all 4 chicken breasts on the grill.
• 5. Cook each side for 5-7 minutes, applying extra marinade to each side with a brush if desired.
• 6. While chicken is cooking, prepare each bun with 1/2 to 1 Tbsp of the Mayo spread on each side of the bun. Place a leaf of lettuce on the top part of each bun. Take 4 whole peppers and slice them open so they lie flat, and set them aside.
• 6. Once the chicken is almost done (150-160*F internal temp, or 5-6 minutes on each side), place a slice of Colby Jack cheese on each breast and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese starts to melt.
• 7. Place the finished chicken breasts on the lower half of the bun and top each one with a pepper, then close up the sandwich and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN PANINI

Steps:

• Whisk water, vegetable oil, and marinade mix together in a glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes, or overnight.
• Preheat an electric grill (such as George Foreman®) for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Place chicken on the preheated grill, close the lid, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 6 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• While chicken is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion and saute until tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Butter one side of each slice of bread. Assemble 2 sandwiches by layering Monterey Jack cheese, vegetables, and chicken between the unbuttered sides of the bread.
• Place sandwiches on the grill, close the lid, and cook until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes.

CHEESY SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Heat skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat. Add chicken; cook 5 to 7 min. on each side or until done (165ºF). Remove from heat.
• Top with salsa and Singles; cover. Let stand 2 min. Meanwhile, spread bottom halves of buns with dressing.
• Fill buns with lettuce and chicken.

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine ingedients in a bowl. Spread on.
• bread slices to form a sandwich.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Stir in chicken, pepper and avocado.
• Divide chicken mixture evenly among 4 bread slices. Top each with 2 tomato slices and 1 lettuce leaf.
• Cover with remaining 4 bread slices.