Description
Elevate your lunch or dinner with this Grilled Mojo Chicken Cuban Sandwich, combining juicy chicken marinated in a zesty citrus garlic mojo, melted Swiss cheese, savory ham, crispy pressed Cuban bread, and tangy dill pickles. This Cuban-inspired sandwich delivers bold flavors and a satisfying texture blend, ideal as a comforting and flavorful meal that is easy to prepare and customizable.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Components
- 4 slices Cuban bread (or French/Italian bread as substitute)
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices deli ham
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, sliced
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for grilling and pressing)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Mix garlic, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the mojo marinade. Coat the chicken breasts thoroughly and let them marinate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight for maximum flavor infusion.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and nicely charred. Let them rest briefly, then slice thinly.
- Prepare the Sandwich Ingredients: Slice the Cuban bread into sandwich-sized pieces. Slice the Swiss cheese, deli ham, and dill pickles. Spread yellow mustard evenly on both bread slices to add tangy depth.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer grilled mojo chicken slices, ham, pickles, and Swiss cheese evenly between the Cuban bread halves for balanced flavor in every bite.
- Grill and Press the Sandwich: Brush the outside of the assembled sandwich with melted butter or olive oil. Heat a panini press or skillet. Press the sandwich firmly and cook until the bread is crisp and golden, and the cheese melts, approximately 3-5 minutes per side.
Notes
- Marinate Overnight: For deeper citrus and garlic flavors, let the chicken marinate overnight.
- Use a Panini Press: Ideal for even crispiness, but a heavy skillet with a weight works well too.
- Thin Slices Matter: Thinly slice the grilled chicken for better texture and layered melding in the sandwich.
- Don’t Skip the Mustard: It’s key to replicating authentic Cuban sandwich flavor.
- Warm Bread Slightly: Slight warmth helps the bread press smoothly and crisp better.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Grilling and panini pressing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Grilled Mojo Chicken Cuban Sandwich, Cuban sandwich, mojo marinade, grilled chicken sandwich, panini, melted Swiss cheese, Cuban bread, savory sandwich