used light miracle whip, had less fat. great, tasty sandwich. chipotle gave it an extra kick. healthy, easy to make, will def make again
Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches
Rich, buttery avocado and sweet roasted red bell pepper balance the spiciness from the chipotles in this flavorful sandwich.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 347
- Calories from fat: 22%
- Fat: 8.4g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 3.1g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.4g
- Protein: 31.8g
- Carbohydrate: 33.9g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Iron: 2.6mg
- Sodium: 555mg
- Calcium: 61mg
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast (about 3/4 pound)
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped avocado
- 8 (1-ounce) slices sourdough bread, toasted
- 8 (1/8-inch-thick) slices tomato
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves
Preparation
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Stir in chicken, pepper, and avocado. Divide chicken mixture evenly among 4 bread slices; top each with 2 tomato slices and 1 lettuce leaf. Cover with remaining 4 bread slices.
Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Sandwiches
- CONVENIENCE: Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic
- CUISINE: American, Southwest
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- OCCASION: Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
- PUBLICATION: Cooking Light
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