Best Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich Recipes

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Sandwich image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
4 slices bacon
Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill grates
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chipotle mayonnaise (or other spicy mayonnaise)
4 panini rolls, split
1 avocado, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 small radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

Combine the chicken breasts and 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a resealable plastic bag. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Oil the grills grate or grill pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
Spread the mayonnaise on the cut surfaces of the rolls. Slice the chicken and add to the rolls. Break the bacon in half and place on top of the chicken. Top with avocado and tomato slices, cilantro leaves and radishes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of the remaining vinaigrette. Press the tops on the sandwiches.

Maggie's Super Healthy Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad Pita Sandwich image

Provided by Maggie

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 1/2 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained (reserve liquid if desired for future use as broth)
10 sprigs cilantro, chopped (to taste)
1/2 medium lime, juice of
1/4 medium cucumber, chopped
1 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
4 -8 pita pockets (whole wheat if you can find them)

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
Refrigerate an hour or so, if desired. This is optional but does help the flavors set.
Spoon mixture into 1 or 2 pita pocket halves, depending on how stuffed you'd like them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 54.9, Sodium 772.2, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 25.4

Cilantro Lime Chicken Sandwich image

Provided by Lynette !

Categories Sandwiches

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 c canola oil
1/4 c lime juice
3 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
8 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1 c cream cheese spread
1/3 c fresh cilantro, minced
1/4 c red onion, finely chopped
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
8 hamburger buns, split (your choice)
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lime juice and cumin. Add the chicken; seal the bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cilantro, onion, salt, and pepper; chill until serving.
3. Drain and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. If grilling is not an option, you can broil these 4 inches from the broiler until they reach 170°.
4. Spread the cream cheese mixture onto the buns. Layer with avocado, tomatoes, and chicken; replace the bun tops. Enjoy!