If you’re craving a delicious sandwich with tons of flavor, this chipotle chicken sandwich recipe is just what you need. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs grilled to perfection and paired with toasted brioche buns, fresh tomato slices, lettuce, and jack cheddar make this a meal you’ll want to make again and again. And the best part? It’s an easy recipe that takes only 25 minutes to make and costs just $25 for a family of four.
4chicken thighsor skinless chicken breasts as a great substitute
4toasted brioche bunsciabatta rolls, or Italian bread
Lettuceromaine or iceberg
2tomatoesthinly sliced
4slicespepper jackgouda cheese, or your favorite variety
Chipotle Marinade
Olive oil for grilling
½cupmayonnaise
2tbspadobo saucefrom chipotle peppers
2garlic clovesminced
½tspsmoked paprika
1chipotle pepper
1tbsphoney
½tspcumin
½tsponion powder
½tspkosher salt
Quick Chipotle Sauce
1/2cupmayo
2tspmustard
1tbspketchp
1tbspadobo saucefrom chipotle peppers
1/4tspsmoked paprika
1/4tspcumin
1/4tspblack pepper
salt to taste
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Instructions
Make the Chipotle Marinade
Using an immersion blender, combine mayonnaise, garlic, adobo sauce, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, onion powder, cumin, honey, and kosher salt. Blend until smooth to create a creamy chipotle marinade.
Marinate the Chicken
Place the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or zip-top bag.
Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated. Let marinate for a couple of minutes while you prepare the grill or make your homemade chipotle sauce if making it. Store bought chipotle sauce works as well.
Make Chipotle Sauce
In a bowl, add your mayo, mustard, ketchup, Adobo sauce (from chipotle peppers), smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, salt (to taste) and mix.
Heat the Grill
Preheat your grill or large skillet to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Grill the Chicken
Once the grill or pan are heated, place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 175°F (use a quick-read thermometer for accuracy).
For nice grill marks, avoid moving the chicken too much while it cooks.
I didn't want my cheese melted but if you do, during the last minute of grilling, place a slice of your cheese of choice on each piece of chicken to melt.
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the brioche buns or ciabatta bread on the grill or in a skillet with a little butter for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread the chipotle mayonnaise on the top and bottom halves of the buns.
Add a layer of lettuce and tomato slices to the bottom bun.
Place the grilled chicken with melted (or not melted) cheese on top - close it up and enjoy!