Chicken Torta Sandwich Mexican (Printable)
Hearty Mexican sandwich with spiced chicken, avocado, and fresh toppings on a 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
→ Fresh 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
# Directions:
01 - Whisk together olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and lime juice in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
02 - Add butterflied chicken breasts to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Let sit for at least 15 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Heat grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
04 - Slice bolillo rolls in half horizontally. Lightly toast cut sides if desired for added texture.
05 - Spread ½ tablespoon mayonnaise and ½ tablespoon refried beans evenly on each bottom roll half.
06 - Layer sliced chicken, avocado, tomato, red onion, shredded lettuce, and pickled jalapeños on prepared bottoms. Garnish with fresh cilantro if using. Cover with top rolls and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The refried beans and mayonnaise combo creates the most incredible creamy base that keeps everything together
- These sandwiches pack like a dream for lunch but taste best hot off the skillet
02 -
- Do not skip resting the chicken after cooking or all those juices will end up on your cutting board
- The refried beans layer needs to be thin or your sandwich will fall apart
03 -
- Warm your refried beans slightly before spreading, they glide on so much easier
- Butterflying the chicken breasts creates more surface area for that spice rub to work its magic