Torta de Milanesa de Pollo

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

The Mexican version of the cotoletta alla Milanese served on a bun dressed with South-of-the-Border fixings. Spicy breaded chicken breast gets sandwiched between a toasted Mexican bun then topped with spicy spread, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and pickled vegetables.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 sandwiches

Torta de Milanesa de Pollo

Ingredients

½ pound skinless

boneless chicken breast

1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

1 egg

⅓ cup bread crumbs

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper

1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

2 bolillo rolls

sliced in half lengthwise

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Valentina®)

2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil

½ avocado

sliced

3 slices tomato

2 lettuce leaves

1 tablespoon pickled carrots

1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno peppers

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Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

Step 2

Seal chicken breast in a resealable zip-top plastic bag. Pound flat to 1/4-inch thickness. Add cornstarch and shake to coat.

Step 3

Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken breast through the egg; leave it in the bowl. Add bread crumbs cilantro chipotle oregano cumin and pepper to the bag; shake well. Lift chicken from the bowl letting any excess egg drip off. Add to the bread crumb mixture. Shake and press the seasoned bread crumbs over the chicken breast.

Step 4

Place bolillo buns in the preheated oven until warmed through and toasted about 12 minutes.

Step 5

Meanwhile mix mayonnaise and hot sauce together in a small mixing bowl.

Step 6

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until browned about 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cut the chicken in half lengthwise.

Step 7

Assemble the sandwiches. Spread the spicy mayonnaise over both sides of the rolls. Add equal amounts of avocado tomato lettuce carrots and jalapenos to 2 halves. Add chicken and the tops of the rolls. Serve with the remaining spicy mayonnaise for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Torta de Milanesa de Pollo

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 953.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 43.4g 87%

Carbohydrates: 89.1g 29%

Dietary Fiber: 7.6g 30%

Sugars: 5.4g

Fat: 47g 72%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 171.1mg 57%

Vitamin A Iu: 1008.6IU 20%

Niacin Equivalents: 26.7mg 206%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 56%

Vitamin C: 22.8mg 38%

Folate: 129.2mcg 32%

Calcium: 108.4mg 11%

Iron: 7.5mg 42%

Magnesium: 82.6mg 30%

Potassium: 787.6mg 22%

Sodium: 656.8mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 31%

Calories From Fat: 423.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.