Chicken Torta Sandwich (Printable)
Hearty Mexican-style sandwich featuring spiced chicken, fresh avocado, and zesty toppings on a soft bolillo roll.
# What You Need:
→ Marinated 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
→ Bread and Spreads
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
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a medium bowl. Add chicken breasts, coat evenly, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
02 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into strips.
03 - Slice bolillo rolls in half horizontally. Lightly toast cut sides if desired for added texture.
04 - Spread ½ tablespoon mayonnaise and ½ tablespoon refried beans on each bottom half of the rolls.
05 - Arrange sliced chicken, avocado, tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, and pickled jalapeños on each prepared bottom half. Top with fresh cilantro if using.
06 - Close sandwiches with top rolls and serve immediately with lime wedges and extra jalapeños on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The refried beans and mayonnaise combo creates this insanely creamy base that holds everything together perfectly
- Marinating the chicken in lime and spices makes it tender and flavorful without any complicated techniques
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- Letting the chicken rest after cooking is crucial or all the juices run out when you slice it
- The beans and mayo together are what make this an authentic torta experience
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- If your bolillo rolls are too hard, give them a quick sprinkle of water and warm in the oven for 5 minutes
- Butterflying the chicken breasts helps them cook faster and more evenly than leaving them whole