Best Grilled Tex Mex Chicken Sandwich Recipes

TEX - MEX CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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I make these often in the Summer months for a light meal as an alternative to Hamburgers. Serve with grilled corn on the cob. They are fantastic!

Provided by Little Bee

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h12m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup salsa or 1 cup picante sauce
4 slices cheddar cheese
1 small tomatoes, sliced
4 leaves lettuce
1 avocado, mashed with
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
4 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

Place chicken breasts in plastic zippered bag with salsa or picante sauce. Zip shut and refrigerate 1 hour.
Place on barbecue grill and cook for 5 minutes on each side (can be broiled instead). Top with cheese and close top of grill until cheese melts (about 2 minutes). Spread bottoms of each hamburger bun with avocado mixture. Top with lettuce, tomato, chicken breasts and top of buns.

TEX MEX GRILLED CHICKEN

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Chicken breasts coated in spices are grilled until tender, then served with salsa. Serve with rice, refried beans, and grilled corn on the cob. You can easily double the ingredients for a crowd at your next Bbq.

Provided by Little Bee

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup chunky salsa
sour cream
green onion

Steps:

Place chicken in zip lock bag. Combine cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt in small bowl and mix well. Sprinkle over chicken in bag and toss to coat. Drizzle with olive oil and toss again.Seal bag and refrigerate for one hour. Prepare and preheat two sided grill. Grill chicken for 4-6 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked. Serve with salsa, sour cream and garnish with green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.2, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 479.4, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 28.5

MEXICAN CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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These lively sandwiches have a special feel with grilled bread and savory melted cheese, but they come together in less than 30 minutes! Samantha Anhalt of Spring Lake, Michigan shares the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1/3 cup mayonnaise
8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup salsa

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the oil and seasonings. Rub over both sides of chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or a thermometer reaches 170°. , Meanwhile, combine 1 cup cheese and mayonnaise; set aside. Grill bread on one side until lightly browned. Spread with cheese mixture; grill until cheese is melted., Place chicken on four slices of toast; top with salsa, remaining shredded cheese and remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 585 calories, Fat 39g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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