Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
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Cooking:
1 hour 20 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

1. Finely chopped fresh cilantro - ¼ cup
2. Garlic, minced - 1 clove
3. Jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced - ¼
4. Finely grated fresh lime zest - 2 tablespoons
5. Salt - 1 ½ teaspoons
6. Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon
7. Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
8. Chipotle chile powder - ¼ teaspoon
9. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
10. Chicken breast tenderloins or strips - 1 pound
11. Tomato, chopped - 1 medium
12. Sweet onion, finely chopped - 1 small
13. Finely chopped fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons
14. Jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced - ½
15. Garlic, finely chopped - 1 clove
16. Ground black pepper - ¼ teaspoon
17. Sea salt - ¼ teaspoon
18. Chipotle chile powder - ⅛ teaspoon
19. Fresh lime juice - 1 tablespoon
20. Sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices - 1
21. Red bell pepper, quartered - 1
22. Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
23. Salt - ¼ teaspoon
24. Minced garlic - ½ teaspoon
25. Mayonnaise - ½ cup
26. Fresh lime juice - 2 tablespoons
27. French bread - 16 thick slices
28. Mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced - 2
29. Monterey Jack cheese - 8 slices

How to cook deliciously - Amazing Southwest Cilantro Lime Mango Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

1. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

5. Stage

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.

6. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.