Description
A hearty and satisfying Mexican-style sandwich combining crispy breaded chicken, creamy avocado and beans, melty cheese, and a bit of kick — all piled into a crusty roll for a filling lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 4 torta or ciabatta rolls (or similar crusty rolls)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup refried beans
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 2 mozzarella string‑cheese sticks (or about ½ cup shredded mozzarella / Oaxaca cheese)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3–5 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil (for frying)
- Pickled jalapeños, to taste (from a small jar or can)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound each chicken breast half to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another, place the breadcrumbs. Dip each chicken breast first into the egg, then coat thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat 3–5 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown and cooked through — about 5–6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- While the chicken cooks, slice the rolls in half and lightly toast if desired.
- Mash the avocado with a fork, and open the pickled jalapeños so they’re ready to add.
- To assemble each torta: spread a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bottom half of the roll, then spread about 1/3 cup refried beans. Place a fried chicken breast on top, add a layer of mashed avocado, then add the mozzarella cheese (either string‑cheese or shredded). Add pickled jalapeños to taste. Finish with the top half of the roll.
- Serve immediately while the chicken is hot and the cheese is melty.
Notes
- You can bake the breaded chicken instead of frying — bake at 375 °F (190 °C) for about 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the chicken and double up on refried beans, avocado, cheese, and jalapeños, or use grilled vegetables / a bean patty instead.
- If you don’t have torta or ciabatta rolls, use any sturdy sandwich bread like a baguette, sub roll, or thick burger bun.
- To make the sandwich less messy, toast the roll first and press it firmly when closing so fillings stay in place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying & Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican‑Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
