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Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

SUBMITTED BY: Patricia PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 21 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Hr 20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 40 Min
Original recipe yield 8 sandwiches

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2008 by pomplemousse
I wanted to try this when I first saw it, but then I got a bit carried away with my AR friends... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2008 by SunnyByrd
Well! I made this recipe as sort of challenge from friends from the Recipe Exchange (hi!) - we... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by dani girl
for flavor, this recipe definitely gets five stars, but for the complicated and time consuming... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2008 by Sharon
This was delicious. I don't think I've had a chicken sandwich this good at any restaurant I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by QuincyJr
This is a lot of work, but worth it. My wife had serious doubts about it when I was working,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2008 by RILEIGH_C
This was SO good. I am always wary of fruit/meat dishes, but I had some extra mangoes so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2008 by Jamie529
Yum, yum, yum!! Great blending of flavors, awesome southwestern style, can't go wrong with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2007 by Susan