Cuban Chicken Sandwich

Aug 19, 2025
by Adelbert Kshlerin
- 5.0 / 5 ( 2 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

15 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

2 hrs 25 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

6

Transport yourself to the sun-soaked streets of Havana with this vibrant Cuban Chicken Sandwich. Marinated chicken, sweet onions, tangy pickles, and melted Swiss cheese unite on crusty Cuban bread for a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1.5 pounds chicken tenders

0.5 cup mojo marinade, or as needed

1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed

8 thin slices sweet onion

1 (1 pound) loaf Cuban bread

0.25 cup yellow mustard

20 dill pickle slices

4 slices Swiss cheese

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

64 g
Cholesterol

123 mg
Fiber

5 g
Protein

54 g
Saturated Fat

7 g
Sodium

1457 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

19 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken tenders between 2 sheets of heavy plastic. Pound with a meat mallet until flattened. (5 minutes)

02

Step

Marinate the Chicken: Transfer chicken to a resealable plastic bag; add mojo marinade to cover. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight. (2 hours - overnight)

03

Step

Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken tenders from marinade, shake off excess, and place in the skillet. Cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side, until an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate. (6-8 minutes)

04

Step

Sauté the Onions: Add sliced onion to the same skillet, adding a bit more oil if necessary; cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Assemble the Sandwiches: Cut Cuban bread into 4 rolls; slice each roll in half lengthwise. Spread mustard on both sides of each roll. Divide and place pickle slices on bottom rolls, followed by chicken, Swiss cheese, and onion. (5 minutes)

06

Step

Serve: Cut each sandwich in half at an angle; serve immediately.

For an extra layer of flavor, lightly press the assembled sandwiches in a panini press or skillet to warm the bread and melt the cheese.
If you don't have access to Cuban bread, a crusty Italian or French loaf will work well as a substitute.
Feel free to adjust the amount of mustard and pickles to your liking.

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