Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Portion Size: 1/3 cup chicken on 2 slices bread
Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings
| Ingredients | Notes: |
| 1 lbs. boneless skin less chicken breasts, cut into strips | Trim all visible fat and skin |
| Marinade: | |
| ¼ cups fresh cilantro | Wash, trim and finely chopped |
| 2 teaspoons garlic | Washed, peeled and minced |
| 1 teaspoon mild green chilies | Drained |
| ¼ cup lime juice | |
| 1/4 teaspoon salt | |
| 1 teaspoon onion powder | |
| ¼ teaspoon black ground pepper | |
| 1/4 teaspoon chili powder | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil | |
| Roasted Vegetables: | |
| 1 red bell peppers | Washed, trimmed and sliced |
| 1 sweet white onion | Washed, trimmed and quartered |
| 2 tablespoons cup olive oil | |
| Salsa: | |
| 1 large tomatoes | Washed, trimmed and chopped |
| 1 large onions | Washed, peeled and finely chopped |
| ¼ cup fresh cilantro | Washed, trimmed and chopped |
| 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper | |
| ¼ teaspoon salt | |
| 1 teaspoon lime juice | |
| Lime Mayonnaise: | |
| 2 teaspoons garlic | Washed, peeled and minced |
| ½ cup light mayonnaise | |
| 2 tablespoons lime juice | |
| 1/2 teaspoons lime zest | (optional) |
| Other ingredients: | |
| 1 cup . Mango slices | Wash, trimmed, peeled and sliced |
| 8 slices Monterey Jack Cheese | |
| 16 slices French Bread | |
| margarine |
Directions:
| Steps: | Directions: | Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance |
| 1 | For the marinade, combine ingredients in large pan. Add chicken breasts and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. | |
| 2 | For salsa, combine ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate. | |
| 3 | To prepare grilled vegetables, place onions and peppers on baking sheet. Toss with olive oil. In a pre-heated, 400 F degree oven roast for 10-15 minutes until tender. Remove from oven | |
| 4 | For mayonnaise, combine mayonnaise, garlic, lime zest and lime juice. | |
| 5 | Remove chicken from marinate. Discard excess marinade. Grill or broil chicken until tender. | Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F for 15 seconds. |
| 6 | To assemble sandwiches: spread margarine on each outside slice of bread. Top in inside with mayonnaise, cheese, grilled vegetables, salsa, chicken, and mango. |
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