PrintJuicy Grilled Chicken Torta with Quick Pickled Onions
Make this satisfying grilled chicken torta for Cinco de Mayo. This Mexican sandwich combines juicy chicken, creamy refried beans, and tangy pickled onions on a soft, toasted roll for a flavorful family dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large telera rolls or bolillo rolls
- 1 cup refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or crema
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
- For Quick Pickled Onions:
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the pickled onions: In a jar, combine the sliced red onion, white vinegar, hot water, sugar, and salt. Stir well and set aside while you prepare the chicken.
- Season the chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Grill the chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F). Remove from heat, let rest for 5 minutes, and then slice thinly against the grain.
- Toast the rolls: Slice the telera rolls in half horizontally. Lightly toast the cut sides on the grill or in a dry skillet until golden brown.
- Assemble the tortas: Spread a layer of refried beans on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Spread mayonnaise or crema on the top half.
- Layer the ingredients: Place the sliced grilled chicken over the beans. Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, crumbled cotija cheese, and a generous amount of the drained quick pickled onions.
- Close the sandwich: Place the top half of the roll onto the fillings. Serve this easy Mexican dinner immediately.
Notes
- For extra flavor, lightly mash avocado slices onto the bottom bun before adding the beans.
- If you do not have telera rolls, use soft French rolls or Portuguese rolls for your Mexican sandwich with chicken.
- You can prepare the pickled onions up to a week ahead of time for quick assembly later.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 torta
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 19
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 110