Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches

Fire up your taste buds with these Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sandwiches, a bold and flavorful twist on your classic chicken sandwich. Tender chicken breasts are seasoned with a smoky, homemade spice blend of chili powder, cumin, paprika, and a kick of cayenne pepper, then grilled to juicy perfection. Topped with ooey-gooey pepper jack cheese, crisp lettuce, sweet tomato slices, red onion, and zesty pickled jalapeños, these sandwiches are the ultimate balance of heat and freshness. The brioche buns are lightly toasted for a golden crunch, while a creamy chipotle mayo adds a smoky, tangy finish that's irresistible. Ready in just 30 minutes, these sandwiches are ideal for an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing lunchtime favorite. Perfect for fans of Southwestern flavors, this sandwich is sure to become a new household staple!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 pieces brioche burger buns
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo sauce
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 small red onion, sliced
• 4 pieces pepper jack cheese slices
• 0.25 cup pickled jalapeños

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet or rolling pin.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix together chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Brush both sides of the chicken breasts with olive oil and coat evenly with the spice mixture.

Step 5

Grill the spiced chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). During the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper jack cheese on each piece of chicken to melt.

Step 6

While the chicken cooks, prepare the chipotle mayo by combining the mayonnaise and chipotle in adobo sauce in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and set aside.

Step 7

Lightly toast the brioche burger buns on the grill for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until golden brown.

Step 8

To assemble the sandwiches, spread a generous layer of chipotle mayo on the bottom bun. Top with a lettuce leaf, a grilled chicken breast, a couple of tomato slices, a slice of red onion, and a few pickled jalapeños. Cap with the top bun.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your favorite side dish and enjoy your Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1614.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3677.2

Total Fat 205.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 55.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 909.6mg	0%
Sodium 6299.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 266.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1121.0mg	0%
Iron 18.4mg	0%
Potassium 1207.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.0%

Protein: 29.4%

Carbs: 19.6%