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Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich

Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich

Enjoy a delicious Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich featuring marinated chicken and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 722 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill
  • meat pounder
  • shallow bowl

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder adjust to taste

Chicken and Sandwich

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts about 2 breast halves
  • 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese small slices
  • 4 sets hamburger buns
  • 1 avocado peeled, seeded and sliced
  • Iceberg or lettuce of preference
  • Mayonnaise

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a shallow bowl, stir together the olive oil, lime juice, and chipotle chile powder.
  • Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper and pound to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  • Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, turning to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably an hour.
  • Heat your grill on high heat or prepare coals for direct heat. Grill the chicken pieces a couple of minutes on each side until cooked through, adding a slice of cheese to the chicken once flipped.
  • Toast the buns on the grill as well.
  • Assemble the sandwiches with the bun bottom, chicken with melted cheese, avocado, lettuce, and mayonnaise on the top bun.

Notes

Adjust chipotle chili powder to control the heat level.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 722kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 39gFat: 44g
Keyword Avocado, chipotle, easy recipe, grilled chicken, Sandwich
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