Grilled Tex-Mex Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp peanut oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 whole chicken breasts, split (skinless and boneless )
1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 ripe avocado, peeled, diced
1 small plum tomato, diced
1 canned green chili pepper, rinsed, chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped red onion
8 slices bread, cut from crusty round loaf (1/2-inch thick )
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

Mix lime juice, oil, and pepper in bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
Place beans, cumin, oregano and salt in small bowl and mash with fork to coarse puree.
Heat broiler.
Mix avocado, tomato, chile, and onion in second small bowl.
Place chicken breasts on baking sheet and broil 6 inches from heat until cooked but still moist, about 7 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes, then slice on diagonal.
Top 4 slices bread with avocado mixture and then chicken. Top with bean puree and cheese and then remaining bread. Gently press sandwiches together. Brush both sides of sandwiches with butter.
Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 sandwiches and cook, pressing down with spatula and turning once, until golden brown. Repeat with remaining sandwiches. Serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	740.12 Kcal (3099 kJ)
Calories from fat	373.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	41.46g	64%
Cholesterol	152.79mg	51%
Sodium	1117mg	47%
Potassium	990.07mg	21%
Total Carbs	44.36g	15%
Sugars	4.88g	20%
Dietary Fiber	11.07g	44%
Protein	50.24g	100%
Vitamin C	31.2mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	4.5mg	25%
Calcium	874.4mg	87%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	232.24 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat	117.08 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.01g	64%
Cholesterol	47.95mg	51%
Sodium	350.51mg	47%
Potassium	310.68mg	21%
Total Carbs	13.92g	15%
Sugars	1.53g	20%
Dietary Fiber	3.47g	44%
Protein	15.77g	100%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	52%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	1.4mg	25%
Calcium	274.4mg	87%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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