Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Get ready to spice up your lunch with this irresistible Southwest Chicken Sandwich, a bold and savory twist on your classic chicken sandwich! Juicy, marinated chicken breasts are seasoned with a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, and paprika, then grilled to perfection and crowned with melted pepper jack cheese. The sandwich is piled high with layers of fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, creamy avocado, and crisp red onion, all nestled within a toasted brioche bun slathered with zesty chipotle mayo. Bursting with Southwest-inspired flavors, this easy-to-make sandwich is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying weekend meal. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a mouthwatering crowd-pleaser that combines vibrant ingredients and bold textures in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Chipotle mayonnaise
- 2 slices Sliced pepper jack cheese
- 2 pieces Brioche or hamburger buns
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato, sliced
- 0.25 medium Red onion, sliced
- 1 medium Avocado, sliced
Instructions
Begin by preheating a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat.
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a marinade.
Rub the marinade evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Grill the chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each chicken breast and allow it to melt.
Lightly toast the brioche or hamburger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
To assemble the sandwich, spread chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun.
Layer lettuce, a slice of tomato, a few slices of red onion, and grilled chicken (with melted cheese) on top.
Add slices of avocado, then top with the other half of the bun.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Southwest Chicken Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2204 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.0 g | 163% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2964 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.8 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.4 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 608 mg | 47% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 2257 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
