Mexican-Style Chicken Sandwiches

"This is a wonderful alternative to the standard chicken sandwich. It is from the April 1999 issue of Bon Appetit."
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
13
Yields:
4 sandwiches
Serves:
4

ingredients

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directions

  • Whisk mayonnaise, lime juice and lime peel in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir beans and cumin in a small skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add reserved bean liquid.
  • Using a fork, mash beans in skillet to course paste.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange French roll bottoms on plates; spread with bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle chicken with cayenne pepper and salt.
  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken to skillet and saute until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Top chicken with cheese slices.
  • Cover skillet, reduce heat to low and cook until cheese melts, about 1 minute.
  • Place chicken on bean mixture.
  • Top with tomato, avocado, and lettuce.
  • Spread lime mayonnaise generously on cut side of each roll top; press onto sandwich.

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Reviews

  1. Mmm, so delicious! We loved the blend of flavors - spicy and tangy! I made a few changes based on what I had on hand - whole wheat rolls instead of French and spinach instead of leaf lettuce. I'll definitely be making this again - thank you!
     
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  1. Mmm, so delicious! We loved the blend of flavors - spicy and tangy! I made a few changes based on what I had on hand - whole wheat rolls instead of French and spinach instead of leaf lettuce. I'll definitely be making this again - thank you!
     

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