Chicken Torta Mexican Sandwich (Printable)

Hearty Mexican-style sandwich with marinated chicken, fresh avocado, and zesty toppings on soft bolillo rolls.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Tortas & Essentials

10 - 4 bolillo rolls (or soft sandwich rolls)
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons refried beans

→ Toppings

13 - 1 ripe avocado, sliced
14 - 1 tomato, sliced
15 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
16 - ½ cup shredded lettuce
17 - ¼ cup pickled jalapeños
18 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a medium bowl, mix olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice.
03 - Slice bolillo rolls in half. Lightly toast if desired.
04 - Spread ½ tablespoon mayonnaise and ½ tablespoon refried beans on each bottom half.
05 - Layer sliced chicken, avocado, tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, and pickled jalapeños on each roll. Add cilantro if desired.
06 - Close sandwiches with top rolls. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The marinade hits all the right Mexican spices without requiring hard-to-find ingredients
  • That beans-and-mayo combination creates a sandwich that holds together perfectly
  • Ready in under an hour but tastes like something youd wait hours for at a restaurant
02 -
  • Dont skip resting the chicken after cooking or all those juices will end up on your cutting board instead of in your sandwich
  • The refried beans layer needs to be thin and even or theyll squeeze out when you take a bite
  • Bolillo rolls can be found in Mexican bakeries or the bakery section of well-stocked grocery stores
03 -
  • Warm the refried beans slightly in the microwave before spreading for easier application
  • Let the assembled sandwich rest for 2 minutes before cutting so everything settles together

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