Description
A Chicken Torta is a Mexican sandwich filled with juicy grilled chicken, creamy avocado, fresh veggies, and a tangy sauce, all packed in a soft, toasted roll. It’s a perfect balance of flavors and textures for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bolillo rolls or Mexican telera bread (or any soft sandwich rolls)
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and cumin. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Grill or cook the chicken for about 6–7 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly.
- While the chicken cooks, slice the onion and tomato, and prepare the avocado and mayonnaise sauce. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise with lime juice and hot sauce (if using).
- Slice the bolillo rolls or sandwich rolls in half and toast them lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Top with the sliced chicken, avocado, onion, and tomato.
- Drizzle the mayonnaise sauce over the toppings and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Place the top half of the roll on and press the sandwich lightly. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can grill the rolls on the grill with a bit of butter before assembling the torta.
- If you prefer a spicier sandwich, add pickled jalapeños or more hot sauce to the mayo mix.
- This recipe can be made with leftover chicken for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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