Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches

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4 servings (serving size: 1 sandwich)
By Becky Mercuri
July 2007
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Rich, buttery avocado and sweet roasted red bell pepper balance the spiciness from the chipotles in this flavorful sandwich.

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

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 347
  • Caloriesfromfat 22%
  • Fat 8.4g
  • Satfat 2g
  • Monofat 3.1g
  • Polyfat 2.4g
  • Protein 31.8g
  • Carbohydrate 33.9g
  • Fiber 2.7g
  • Cholesterol 72mg
  • Iron 2.6mg
  • Sodium 555mg
  • Calcium 61mg

How to Make It

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.

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Ratings & Reviews

aikidoka73's Review

aikidoka73
August 03, 2013
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JimMarltonNJ's Review

gchang55
July 22, 2011
Not to spicy, just right. Theis is a great substitute for your everyday chicken salad sandwich.

gchang55's Review

JimMarltonNJ
April 05, 2012
used light miracle whip, had less fat. great, tasty sandwich. chipotle gave it an extra kick. healthy, easy to make, will def make again
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