How to Make Torta de Milanesa de Pollo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Torta de Milanesa de Pollo, also known as Chicken Milanesa Torta, is a traditional Mexican sandwich that features a crispy, breaded chicken cutlet, creamy avocado, tangy pickled jalapeños, and a variety of other delicious toppings. This hearty and flavorful sandwich is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, and it's sure to become a new favorite in your household.

The key to making a delicious Torta de Milanesa de Pollo is the crispy and tender chicken cutlet. The chicken is first ...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 18 mins
  • Total Time: 33 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Seal chicken breast in a resealable zip-top plastic bag. Pound flat to 1/4-inch thickness. Add cornstarch and shake to coat.
  • Whisk egg in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken breast through 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 bread crumb mixture. Shake and press seasoned bread crumbs over chicken breast.
  • Place bolillo buns in the preheated oven until warmed through and toasted, about 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce together in a small mixing bowl.
  • 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 chicken in half, lengthwise.
  • Assemble sandwiches. Spread spicy mayonnaise over both sides of the rolls. Add equal amounts of avocado, tomato, lettuce, carrots, and jalapeños to 2 halves. Add chicken and tops of rolls. Serve with remaining spicy mayonnaise for dipping.
  • Nutrition

    954 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 171mg
    • Sodium: 657mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 89g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 43g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 8mg
    • Potassium: 788mg