Chicken Sandwiches with Chiles, Cheese and Romaine Slaw
Chicken Sandwiches with Chiles, Cheese and Romaine Slaw is a flavorful French French Receipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Place guajillo chiles in medium saucepan; add enough water to cover generously and bring to boil.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPlace guajillo chiles in medium saucepan; add enough water to cover generously and bring to boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until soft, about 15 minutes.
Drain; reserve cooking liquid.
Place chiles in processor; add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid and 4 tablespoons oil and puree until smooth.
Transfer chile sauce to bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Reserve 6 tablespoons chile sauce for sandwiches.
Brush remaining sauce all over chicken; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook until cooked through, 6 to 7 minutes per side.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes, then slice thinly crosswise.
Mix lettuce, onion, and jalape&nitilde;os in medium bowl; add 1/4 cup reserved jalape&nitilde;o juice to slaw and toss.
Spread reserved chile sauce over cut sides of bread.
Top bottom halves with chicken, then cheese, then some slaw.
Cover with top halves of bread and serve with remaining slaw alongside.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.