Description
This recipe for Grilled Mojo Chicken Cuban Sandwich is a delicious take on the classic Cuban sandwich, featuring marinated grilled chicken thighs layered with Swiss cheese, ham, pickles, and mustard on a soft hoagie roll. Perfect for a flavorful lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup mojo marinade (orange juice, lime juice, garlic, olive oil, oregano, cumin)
For the Sandwich:
- 4 Cuban sandwich rolls or soft hoagie rolls
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 8 slices deli ham
- 8 dill pickle slices
- Yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a shallow dish and pour the mojo marinade over them. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mustard on the inside of the rolls. Layer with cheese, grilled chicken, ham, pickles, and more cheese. Close the sandwiches.
- Grill the Sandwiches: Butter the outside of the sandwiches. Grill on a panini press or skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For an authentic touch, use Cuban bread if possible.
- You can make your own mojo marinade for a homemade twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cuban-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
