Southwest Chicken Sub Recipes

SANTA FE CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• MARINATE CHICKEN: Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts into resealable plastic bag or a container (with lid). Add teriyaki sauce; turn to fully cover chicken with sauce. Let chicken marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
• PREP #1-MAKE SAUCE: Measure mayonnaise, cayenne pepper, paprika, and curry powder into a small bowl. Stir well, then set bowl aside. PREP #2-PREPARE CHILES: Open can; drain green chiles. Carefully slice chiles open. Remove seeds. Pat chiles dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
• COOK CHICKEN: After marinating 30 minutes, remove chicken breasts from bag (or container); let excess sauce drip off the chicken. Discard sauce. Cook chicken on an outdoor grill, or in a lightly oiled pan or on indoor grill pan on medium-high heat. Cook for approximately 6-7 minutes. Turn chicken over; continue grilling other side for an additional 6-7 minutes. The time it takes to cook depends on the thickness of chicken you use, of course. When done, chicken should be cooked all the way through (internal temp of 145-150°F), and be nicely browned on all sides. Remove from pan or grill. Keep chicken warm.
• TOAST THE BUNS: Lightly toast the hamburger buns. Easiest way is to split and lay them open on a lightly buttered skillet. Let them "toast" for 1-2 minutes on low heat, until golden brown.
• TO BUILD EACH SANDWICH: Spread sauce onto both sides of each toasted bun. Place lettuce leaf on bottom bun; top it with a green chile, followed by a chicken breast. Add a slice of American cheese to the top bun, and place it on the chicken. Repeat with other sandwiches, serve warm, and enjoy!

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SUB

Steps:

• Cut bread horizontally in half. Mix mayonnaise and seasoning; spread over cut sides of bread.
• Layer cheese, chicken, salad greens, onion and red pepper on bottom half of bread. Add top half of bread. Secure loaf with 6 long wooden picks or small skewers. Cut into 6 serving pieces.

DAN'S FAVORITE SUPERSIZED SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Split loaf in half lengthwise.
• Blend mayo and chipotle in a food processor until smooth. Spread on both halves of ciabatta.
• Layer sliced chicken, avocado, tomatoes and jack cheese on bottom half of ciabatta.
• Cover with top half of loaf and wrap in foil.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Slice into four pieces.

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.

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

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken breasts on both sides. Add tomatoes with green chile peppers, beans and corn. Reduce heat and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Add a dash of cumin and serve.