Best 5 Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Sandwich Recipes

Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our grilled chicken sandwich, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. Marinated in a vibrant blend of fresh cilantro, zesty lime, aromatic garlic, and a touch of heat from chili powder, the chicken is grilled to perfection, achieving a tender and succulent texture. Nestled between toasted buns, this sandwich is further elevated with a creamy avocado spread, crisp bacon, and a refreshing pico de gallo salsa. Each bite is an explosion of flavors, textures, and colors, making this sandwich an unforgettable dining experience.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a delightful collection of complementary recipes to enhance your culinary adventure. Discover the secrets of preparing the perfect avocado spread, a creamy and flavorful accompaniment that pairs perfectly with the grilled chicken. Learn how to make crispy bacon, a classic topping that adds a smoky and savory element to the sandwich. Elevate your meal with a vibrant pico de gallo salsa, a refreshing and tangy condiment that adds a burst of freshness and flavor.

Whether you're a seasoned grill master or a novice cook eager to explore new culinary horizons, this article has everything you need to create a memorable grilled chicken sandwich experience. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and embark on a taste sensation that will leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED HONEY LIME CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 47m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons honey
1 rounded teaspoon cumin
A handful cilantro, finely chopped, about 1/2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, canola, or corn oil
Four 6 to 8-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast
1 teaspoon grill seasoning blend or coarse salt and pepper
Toppings: lettuce, tomato, red onion, and sliced avocado
1 cup prepared salsa verde
4 crusty rolls, split
Five Vegetable Slaw Salad, recipe follows
Assorted tortilla chips, for serving
1 pound packaged shredded cabbage
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut across into thin slices
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut across into thin slices
4 scallions, sliced thinly on an angle (greens and whites)
1/2 European seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 limes, juiced
1 /4 cup (3 healthy drizzles) honey
3 tablespoons (a couple of glugs) vegetable or light colored oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend or salt and pepper. Coat chicken in dressing and set aside for 10 minutes.
Grill chicken on an indoor electric grill 6 to 7 minutes on each side or pan fry over medium high heat in a large nonstick skillet uncovered 6 minutes per side.
Slice chicken breasts on an angle and pile meat roll bottoms. Top with lettuce, tomato, red onion and sliced avocado. Spread salsa on roll tops as a condiment. Serve sandwiches with Five Vegetable Slaw Salad and assorted tortilla chips.
Combine vegetables in a bowl. In another small bowl, whisk lime juice and honey, and drizzle in oil to combine dressing. Pour dressing over slaw and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN

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This marinated grilled chicken is not only fast and easy, it's also budget-friendly and kid-approved! Serve with lime wedges and pico de gallo.

Provided by muchemwa

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 limes, juiced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 whole whole chicken, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

Whisk lime juice, cilantro, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken; toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 30 minutes to overnight.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
Cook chicken on the preheated grill, turning occasionally, until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 113.6 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 37.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1925.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

CILANTRO-LIME CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

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., 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°., Spread cream cheese mixture onto buns. Layer with tomatoes, chicken and avocado; replace bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 530mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 44g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

AMAZING SOUTHWEST CILANTRO LIME MANGO GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES

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This is a recipe I came up with while trying to figure out what to do with stuff I had on hand. It was so good my husband asked me to publish it and share it with the world. Southwestern food is my specialty. It is especially good with the Fabulous French Loaves recipe on this site.

Provided by Patricia

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

Ingredients

¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound chicken breast tenderloins or strips
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
½ jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon sea salt
⅛ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 red bell pepper, quartered
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 thick slices French bread
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and sliced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder, and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place the chicken breast tenderloins in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade into the bag with the chicken, seal, and shake the bag to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
For the salsa: Combine the tomato, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 jalapeno, 1 clove garlic, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, sea salt, 1/8 teaspoon chipotle pepper, and 1 tablespoon lime juice in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
To prepare the grilled vegetables, toss the onions and red peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
For the lime mayonnaise: Whisk together the mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons of lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Grill the marinated chicken on the prepared grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
Spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoons of prepared lime mayonnaise. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, 1 tablespoon prepared salsa, grilled chicken tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions, and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slices of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown
Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them until the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 554.6 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 63.4 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 29.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 1291.8 mg, Sugar 12 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES WITH CILANTRO LIME MAYO

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This grilled chicken sandwich is downright scrumptious! The combo of grilled chicken, lime, and taco seasoning is terrific. We love the cilantro lime mayo. It has a fresh and tangy flavor. Easy to make, this will definitely be on your summer menu.

Provided by Lauren Perkins-Boyd

Categories Sandwiches

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
olive oil
taco seasoning
2/3 c light mayo
2-3 Tbsp cilantro, chopped (more or less to taste)
1 clove garlic, minced
1-2 limes, juiced (more or less to taste)
salt and pepper, to taste
sliced red onion
lettuce leaves
sliced avocado
sliced tomato
8 slice rustic bread

Steps:

1. For Mayo: In a small bowl combine mayo, cilantro, garlic, and 1/2 of the lime juice (more or less to taste), salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the meal.
2. For Chicken: Butterfly chicken breast by slicing through the middle horizontally to cut almost in half. Open out flat. Brush lightly with oil, sprinkle with a pinch of taco seasoning on each side. Salt and pepper to taste.
3. For Outdoor Grilling: Grill over medium-hot coals for about 3 minutes per side or until chicken is opaque with no trace of pink. For Indoor Grilling: Preheat broiler. Broil 3 minutes per side or until opaque or preheat a ridged grill pan to medium heat and cook 3 minutes per side until opaque.
4. Just before the chicken is done squirt with remaining lime juice.
5. Lightly toast bread on the grill for about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
6. Assemble your sandwiches topped with avocado, lettuce, onion, tomato, and, of course, the cilantro lime mayo. Enjoy!

Tips:

Choose the right chicken breasts: Look for boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are about the same size so they cook evenly.
Make sure the chicken is fully cooked: Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C) before removing it from the grill.
Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken just until it is cooked through.
Use fresh cilantro and lime juice: Fresh cilantro and lime juice will give the chicken a bright, citrusy flavor. If you don't have fresh cilantro, you can use dried cilantro, but it will not have the same flavor.
Serve the chicken sandwiches immediately: The chicken sandwiches are best served immediately after they are made. The chicken will start to dry out if it sits for too long.

Conclusion:

These cilantro lime grilled chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the cilantro lime sauce is the perfect finishing touch. Serve the sandwiches on grilled buns with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, tomato, and onion.