Easy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Guilt-free chipotle chicken sandwich with smoky chipotle yogurt sauce, creamy avocado spread & easy pan seared chipotle lime chicken. Easy, flavorful & low in calories.
Author: Sheeba
Equipment
Ingredients
Chipotle lime chicken
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Avocado spread
- 1 avocado
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
Chipotle yogurt sauce
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Others
- 4 burger buns
- 2 sliced onions
- ½ head lettuce
- 2 tomatoes
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Instructions
1. Chipotle lime chicken
- Thinly slice 1 pound (450 grams) boneless chicken breasts horizontally.
- If the slices are not of uniform thickness, pound them lightly.
- Prepare the marinade: in a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon chipotle powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon lime juice.
- Add the chipotle lime marinade to the chicken slices and mix well. Pierce the chicken with a fork.
- Leave it to marinate for 10 to 15 minutes, while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan. Cook the chicken until browned on both sides.
- Remove the chicken and keep aside.
2. Browned onions
- To the same pan, add 2 sliced onions with a pinch of salt and sugar.
- Sauté them on low flame until browned.
- The cooked chicken would have collected some juices at the bottom. Drizzle it on the browned onions and stir.
- Remove the onions and keep aside. These glazed onions add a ton of flavor.
3. Toast the buns
- Halve 4 burger buns and toast in the same pan. Use butter if needed.
4. Quick avocado spread
- Peel and chop 1 avocado into small chunks.
- Add ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt and 2 teaspoons lime juice to the chopped avocado in a bowl.
- Mash using a fork, until it is smooth enough to spread.
5. Chipotle yogurt sauce
- Take ½ cup yogurt in a bowl. Add 1 teaspoon lime juice, ½ teaspoon chipotle powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Whisk until well combined.
6. Fresh vegetables
- Cut 2 tomatoes into thick slices. Separate the lettuce leaves from ½ head lettuce.
7. Stack your chipotle chicken burger
- Start with a layer of avocado spread on both halves of the bun.
- Stack up lettuce, tomato slice and chipotle chicken on the bottom half of the bun.
- Top with our secret ingredient: browned onions.
- Drizzle yogurt chipotle sauce.
- Cover with the other half of the bun.
- Serve with lime wedges and extra yogurt sauce by the side.
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Notes
- Tenderize the chicken breasts: If you have the time, tenderize the chicken breasts using this method before marinating, to make them softer.
- Pat chicken dry before marinating: Make sure it's patted completely dry with a paper towel. This ensures you get a beautiful, golden-brown crust, which adds tons of flavor, rather than just steaming the chicken.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor: Let the chicken sit in the chipotle lime marinade for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) to absorb all the smoky, tangy goodness.
- Pound the chicken: Lightly pound the chicken breasts for even thickness—this helps them cook faster and more evenly when pan-searing.
- Don't Overcrowd the Pan: When pan-searing your chicken, cook it in batches if necessary.
- Rest Your Chicken: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring every bite of your pan-seared chicken breast is tender and moist.
- Achieve Perfect Browned Onions: Cook the sliced onions over medium-low heat initially, stirring occasionally, to allow them to slowly caramelize and sweeten. Crucially, add them to the pan after you've seared the chicken! Drizzling the pan juices from the cooked chicken will help them soak up all those delicious flavors, adding incredible depth to your sandwich.
- Use ripe avocados: For the avocado spread, choose soft, ripe avocados for the best texture.
- Go light on oil: Use a non-stick pan and minimal olive oil to keep the sandwich low in saturated fat while still getting that perfect sear.
- Customize your chipotle heat: Adjust the amount of chipotle in chicken marinade and yogurt sauce to control spiciness—especially helpful for family-friendly versions.
- Choose Your Bread Wisely: Opt for a good quality whole-grain bun, sourdough, or even a sturdy whole-wheat pita for added fiber and nutrients. Lightly toasting the bread adds a nice texture and prevents it from getting soggy.
- Avocado Spread Freshness: Choose soft, ripe avocados for the best texture. Make your easy avocado spread just before assembling the sandwich to ensure it's as fresh and vibrant as possible. The lime juice helps prevent browning, but fresh is always best!
- Meal Prep Friendly: You can cook the pan-seared chicken and prepare the browned onions ahead of time. Store the chicken, onions and yogurt chipotle sauce in separate airtight containers in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Make the avocado spread and assemble your chicken sandwich just before eating, for the best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Easy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
497
% Daily Value*
Fat
24.5
g
38
%
Saturated Fat
5.7
g
36
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12.5
g
Cholesterol
76.6
mg
26
%
Sodium
1053.6
mg
46
%
Potassium
958.3
mg
27
%
Carbohydrates
39
g
13
%
Fiber
7.2
g
30
%
Sugar
10.4
g
12
%
Protein
32
g
64
%
Vitamin A
1278.7
IU
26
%
Vitamin C
22.5
mg
27
%
Calcium
157.1
mg
16
%
Iron
3.4
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.