Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches Recipe
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Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

By: Patricia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This is a recipe I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with stuff I had on hand. It was so good my husband asked me to publish it and share it with the world. Southwestern food is my specialty. It is especially good with the Fabulous French Loaves recipe on this site."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (67)

Prep Time:
1 Hr 20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 sandwiches
 

Ingredients

  • MARINADE
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips
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  • SALSA
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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  • GRILLED VEGETABLES
  • 1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 red bell pepper, quartered
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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  • LIME MAYONNAISE
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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  • 16 thick slices French bread
  • 2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced
  • 8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

  1. For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  3. To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
  4. For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  5. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  6. Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
  7. Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
  8. Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 555 | Total Fat: 25.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by dani girl   view full review
for flavor, this recipe definitely gets five stars, but for the complicated and time consuming...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by QuincyJr   view full review
This is a lot of work, but worth it. My wife had serious doubts about it when I was working,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by pomplemousse   view full review
I wanted to try this when I first saw it, but then I got a bit carried away with my AR friends...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by SunnyByrd   view full review
Well! I made this recipe as sort of challenge from friends from the Recipe Exchange (hi!) - we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by RILEIGH_C   view full review
This was SO good. I am always wary of fruit/meat dishes, but I had some extra mangoes so I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by Sharon   view full review
This was delicious. I don't think I've had a chicken sandwich this good at any restaurant I've...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by Jamie529   view full review
Yum, yum, yum!! Great blending of flavors, awesome southwestern style, can't go wrong with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2011 by JEWELSTAR23   view full review
Excellent chicken recipe! Quick and easy marinade. I didn't make the salsa or grill the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 29, 2011 by mschell   view full review
Delicious! I skipped the jalapeno pepper and toasted the bread with the cheese on it. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by Tipp Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I made this last summer for my family they loved them!

 

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