Description
This Grilled Mojo Chicken Cuban Sandwich combines tender mojo-marinated chicken breast with classic Cuban sandwich ingredients like Swiss cheese, deli ham, pickles, and mustard, all grilled to perfection on buttery Cuban rolls. A flavorful twist on the traditional Cuban sandwich, perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinade and Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup fresh orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sandwich
- 4 Cuban rolls or soft hoagie rolls
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices deli ham
- ½ cup dill pickles, sliced
- Yellow mustard, as needed
- Butter, for grilling
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the flavorful mojo marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours to allow the chicken to absorb the vibrant flavors.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken breasts from the marinade and place them on the grill. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is cooked through. Remove from grill and let rest briefly.
- Slice the Chicken: After resting, slice the grilled mojo chicken thinly to prepare for layering in the sandwich.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Slice each Cuban roll in half horizontally. Spread yellow mustard evenly on both sides of the rolls. Layer Swiss cheese slices, deli ham, the sliced mojo chicken, dill pickle slices, and finish with another slice of Swiss cheese on top.
- Butter the Rolls: Spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of each sandwich to help achieve a crispy, golden crust during grilling.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Using a panini press or skillet over medium heat, grill each sandwich for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Press gently while grilling to melt the cheese and crisp the bread evenly.
- Serve Warm: Once both sides are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted, remove the sandwiches from the heat and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- If Cuban bread isn’t available, soft hoagie rolls or French bread make excellent substitutes.
- You can marinate and grill the mojo chicken up to a day in advance to save time when assembling the sandwiches.
- For extra crunch, add a few slices of raw onions or substitute dill pickles with bread-and-butter pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus 1 to 8 hours marinating)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
