Marinade
1/4 Cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 Tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 lbs chicken breast tenderloins or strips
Salsa
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
Grilled Vegetables
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 red bel pepper, quartered
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Lime Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 thick slices French bread
2 mangoes- peeled, seeded and sliced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
1/4 Cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
2 Tablespoons finely grated fresh lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 lbs chicken breast tenderloins or strips
Salsa
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
Grilled Vegetables
1 sweet onion cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 red bel pepper, quartered
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
Lime Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
16 thick slices French bread
2 mangoes- peeled, seeded and sliced
8 slices Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
- For the marinade: Place 1/4 cup cilantro, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/4 jalapeno, lime zest salt, onion powder, pepper, chile powder and olive oil in 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, onion cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, pepper, salt, chipotle pepper and 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 of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 clove garlic in a bowl; set aside.
- For the lime mayonnaise: whisk together the mayonnaise and lime juice; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
- Grill the marinated chicken on the grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 8-10 minutes. Grill the red pepper and onions until tender and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Remove the chicken and vegetables from the grill. Slice the grilled pepper into thin strips.
- Spread each slice of bread with lime mayonnais. Layer half of the pieces of bread with sliced mango, and 1 Tablespoon salsa, grilled chickn tenderloins, grilled peppers, grilled onions and a slice of Monterey Jack cheese. Top off the sandwiches with the remaining slice of bread. Return the sandwiches to the grill, turning when the bottom is golden brown.
- Return the sandwiches to the grill and grill them unil the bread is toasted and the cheese melts, about 2 minutes per side.