Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Debbie Speckmeyer

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 20, 2022

You can use any type of bread or roll for this sandwich. We like the ciabatta, but have used other breads and rolls, whatever I might have handy. You can also pan fry the chicken if you can't get to a grill.—Debbie Speckmeyer, Lakewood, California

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches

Yield:8 servings
Prep:20 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup fat-free spreadable cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced
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Directions

  1. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lime juice and cumin. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, cilantro, onion, salt and pepper; chill until serving.
  2. Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°.
  3. Spread cream cheese mixture onto buns. Layer with tomatoes, chicken and avocado; replace bun tops.
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