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Chicken Fajita Sandwiches

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • boneless skinless chicken thigh meat (trimmed)Meat700 g
  • oil (for the chicken and the griddle)Pantry45 ml
  • white wine vinegarPantry30 ml
  • fajita seasoning (generous amount)Spices20 g
  • lime (juiced)Produce1 piece
  • bell peppers (sliced)Produce2 pieces
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g
  • mayonnaisePantry120 g
  • chipotle in adobo sauce (chopped)Pantry40 g
  • Jack cheese (shredded)Dairy150 g
  • bolillo rolls (split and toasted)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

651kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
44 g
Fat
36 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Grill
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Tongs

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Coat the chicken thigh meat with oil and white wine vinegar.
    • Add a generous amount of fajita seasoning and mix well so the meat is fully coated.
    Step 1
  2. Cook the chicken

    • Heat the griddle with a little oil.
    • Sear the chicken until a crust forms, then flip and cook through on the other side.
    • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the chicken and remove from the griddle.
    Step 2
  3. Grill the peppers and onions

    • Add a little more oil to the griddle, then add the sliced peppers and onions.
    • Season with salt and pepper and toss.
    • Cook quickly until nicely caramelized, then set aside.
    Step 3
  4. Make the chipotle mayo

    • Stir the mayonnaise together with the chopped chipotle in adobo.
    • Transfer to a dish and set aside.
    Step 4
  5. Melt the cheese

    • Cut the chicken to the size of the bread and place on a baking tray.
    • Top with the grilled peppers and onions, then the Jack cheese.
    • Bake in a warm oven until the cheese is melted.
    Step 5
  6. Build the sandwiches

    • Toast the split bolillo rolls.
    • Spread chipotle mayo on the rolls.
    • Place the chicken with melted cheese on the rolls, close with the lids and serve.
    Step 6