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Mexican Chicken Torta Sandwich

A flavorful Mexican sandwich loaded with juicy seasoned chicken, creamy avocado, refried beans, fresh vegetables, melted cheese, and smoky chipotle sauce on toasted telera rolls.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Street Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime juiced
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 telera rolls or bolillo rolls
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 0.5 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
  • 0.25 cup pickled jalapeños
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
Chipotle Sauce
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet or grill pan
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Combine chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
  2. Rub chicken with olive oil and seasonings. Squeeze lime juice over the chicken.
  3. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked.
  4. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips.
  5. Blend mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, lime juice, garlic, and salt until smooth.
  6. Toast the telera rolls until lightly crispy and golden.
  7. Spread warm refried beans on the bottom halves of the bread.
  8. Layer chicken, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro onto the sandwiches.
  9. Drizzle with chipotle sauce and close the sandwiches with the top bread halves.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the assembled sandwiches for 1–2 minutes before serving. Rotisserie chicken can also be used for quicker preparation.