Spicy Southwest Chicken Sandwich
Elevate your sandwich game with this bold and flavorful Spicy Southwest Chicken Sandwich! Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are grilled to juicy perfection with a smoky blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and garlic, then layered on toasted hamburger buns with pepper jack cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy red onions. The star of this recipe is the creamy chipotle mayo—made from smoky chipotle peppers in adobo and a splash of lime juice—that adds a tantalizing kick with every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe is ideal for lunch, dinner, or weekend cookouts. Whether you're craving a hearty, spicy meal or a taste of the Southwest, this sandwich checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pepper chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 pieces hamburger buns
- 2 pieces lettuce leaves
- 4 slices sliced tomato
- 4 slices sliced red onion
- 2 slices pepper jack cheese
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness for more even cooking.
In a small bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.
In a small blender or food processor, combine chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Blend until smooth to create the chipotle mayo.
Slice the hamburger buns in half and optionally toast them on the grill for 1–2 minutes or until lightly golden.
Spread chipotle mayo on the bottom half of each bun.
Layer each sandwich with lettuce, one grilled chicken breast, two slices of tomato, two slices of red onion, and one slice of pepper jack cheese.
Spread additional chipotle mayo on the top half of the bun, place it on top of the sandwich, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1714 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.9 g | 140% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 405 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2459 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.9 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.6 g | ||
| Protein | 151.7 g | 303% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 450 mg | 10% | |
*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.
