Best 9 Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Cilantro Lime Mayo Recipes

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Fire up your grill and tantalize your taste buds with our grilled chicken sandwiches, an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Succulent chicken breasts, marinated in a zesty blend of herbs and spices, are grilled to perfection, delivering a tender and juicy bite in every morsel. Nestled in soft and fluffy buns, these sandwiches are elevated with a luscious cilantro-lime mayo, a vibrant symphony of tangy lime, creamy mayonnaise, and a hint of fresh cilantro. This culinary masterpiece is completed with a crisp and refreshing coleslaw, a medley of shredded cabbage, carrots, and a tangy dressing, adding a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor to each bite. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting seconds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED HONEY LIME CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 47m

Yield 4 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 21

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 SANDWICH



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A tangy cilantro lime vinaigrette is both a marinade and sauce for these Mexican-inspired grilled chicken sandwiches.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
4 slices bacon
Vegetable oil, for oiling the grill grates
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chipotle mayonnaise (or other spicy mayonnaise)
4 panini rolls, split
1 avocado, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 small radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken breasts and 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a resealable plastic bag. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Oil the grills grate or grill pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
  • Spread the mayonnaise on the cut surfaces of the rolls. Slice the chicken and add to the rolls. Break the bacon in half and place on top of the chicken. Top with avocado and tomato slices, cilantro leaves and radishes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of the remaining vinaigrette. Press the tops on the sandwiches.

MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES RECIPE



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This grilled chicken sandwich recipe also goes by the name "fireman's chicken" and is pure Americana. It's a tasty crowd-pleaser that comes together in no time.

Provided by Stephanie Rapone,Mashed Staff

Categories     Main Course, Dinner, Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 egg
1 cup canola or vegetable oil, plus more for cleaning the grill
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
6 slices provolone cheese
6 hamburger or similar buns
½ 12-ounce jar of sliced pickled banana peppers
head of butter lettuce
large tomato (such as a beefsteak tomato)

Steps:

  • To make the marinade, either shake or emulsify the first 6 ingredients either by shaking them together in a Mason jar or by whisking them together in a bowl.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a zip-top bag, and cover the chicken with the marinade. Close the zip-top, and allow chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat the grill on high. While preheating, clean the grates using tongs and a wadded-up paper towel dipped in vegetable oil. Then reduce the heat to medium.
  • Remove chicken from marinade, and place on grill, smooth side down. Close lid for three minutes. Then use tongs to rotate the chicken a quarter turn, close the lid and cook for 3 more minutes.
  • Open the lid, and flip the chicken thighs over. Close lid and cook for 3 more minutes
  • Remove cheese-covered thighs from the grill, and allow them to rest 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Rinse the lettuce and tomatoes, and slice the tomatoes.
  • Assemble sandwiches, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 97 mg cholesterol, Fat 21 g fat, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 22 g protein, SaturatedFat 4 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 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

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

SUMMER GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST SANDWICH WITH AVOCADO CILANTRO MAY



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Here is a great healthy chicken sandwich for one of those warm summer evenings. Serve it with a salad, chips, or your favorite side dish. It is simple, juicy, and delicious.

Provided by Chef Bevier

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 27m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz. )
2 kaiser rolls
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter (for the rolls)
1 teaspoon smokey paprika
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
iceburg lettuce leaf
sliced tomatoes
1 avocado (seeded)
1 tablespoon fine diced garlic
2 tablespoons diced cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
1/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat your grill to 375 degrees.
  • Drizzle the Chicken with the Olive Oil and season with the Salt, Pepper, Paprika and the Graulated Garlic. Meanwhile in a bowl mix the Mayo Ingredients together with a fork leaving the mixture a little chunky.
  • Place the Chicken on the grill over medium direct heat and cook for approximatley 6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  • Butter the rolls and toast them on the grill.
  • Remove the Rolls and spread some Avocado Mayo on both the top and bottom of each roll.
  • Add the Lettuce, Tomato, and the Chicken to the bottom bun -- put the top on and get ready for the big bite -- Happy Summer.

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

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

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!

CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKEN



Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken image

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

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

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Once you bite into this grilled sandwich assembled by our home economists, you'll be surprised to learn that it is a light recipe. Despite its scrumptious buttery taste, it is made without butter or oil. Try it with turkey for some variation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 slices marble rye bread
2 slices (3/4 ounce each) reduced-fat Swiss cheese
6 ounces thinly sliced deli smoked chicken breast
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon or spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Top two slices of bread with cheese and chicken; cover with remaining bread. In a bowl, whisk the egg substitute, mayonnaise and mustard; spread outside of sandwiches with egg mixture. In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook sandwiches on both sides until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 1496mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh cilantro and lime juice.
  • You can substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise in the cilantro-lime mayo.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Serve the grilled chicken sandwiches with your favorite sides, such as chips, fries, or coleslaw.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken sandwiches are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by everyone. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The cilantro-lime mayo adds a bright and flavorful twist to the classic grilled chicken sandwich. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that will be loved by the whole family.

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