Tequila-Lime Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich With Guacamole

Submitted by gailanng

"A zesty combo of southwestern flavors between a bun. I've taken inspiration from Closet Cooking's Blog with some changes."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 14mins
• Ingredients: 19
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup tequila
• 1⁄2 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro, leaves and tender stems
• 1 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder or 1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt
• black pepper
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, slightly flattened with a mallet
• 4 buns, toasted
• 1⁄4 mayonnaise (can add chopped jalapenos)
• 4 leaves lettuce
• 4 slices tomatoes
• 8 slices bacon, cooked
• 1 cup guacamole
• 1⁄4 cup queso fresco, crumbled

directions

1. Pulverize the tequila, lime juice, oil, lime zest, jalapeno, garlic, cilantro, chile powder and cumin in a food processor.
2. Place both the chicken and the marinade in a freezer bag and massage to coat. Marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Heat he grill to medium-high, brush it with oil. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until cooked, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4. Assemble the sandwich on a toasted bun with the mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, bacon, guacamole and queso.