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Go Green Chicken Sammies



 
From Every Day with Rachael Ray
May 2008

SERVES 4




2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 2 scallions, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme Grated peel of 1 lime plus juice of 2 limes 2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce Salt and pepper Four skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 deli slices pepper jack cheese 2 avocados 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 small plum tomato, seeded and finely chopped 2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped 1 large clove garlic, grated or finely chopped Juice of 1 lemon 4 hamburger buns or crusty rolls, split and toasted 1 head bibb lettuce or green leaf lettuce Tortilla chips, for serving



1. In a shallow dish, combine the EVOO, cilantro, scallions, thyme, lime peel, half of the lime juice, and the hot sauce; season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high. Grill the chicken until cooked through, 12 minutes. Just before the cooking time is up, top each breast with a slice of pepper jack cheese.
3. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, red onion, tomato, jalapeños, garlic, lemon juice and remaining lime juice; season with salt.
4. Top each bun bottom with lettuce, a chicken breast, a mound of guacamole and a bun top. Serve with the tortilla chips.


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