California Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Chicken breast, pepper jack, guacamole, tomato, spinach served on
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Toppings
Bread
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with this mixture evenly. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Add a slice of pepper jack cheese on top during the last minute of cooking to melt.
- 3
Prepare the Vegetables
While the chicken is cooking, slice the tomato into thin rounds and prepare the spinach by rinsing and drying it if necessary.
Assembly
- 4
Assemble the Sandwich
Slice the sandwich rolls or buns in half. Spread a generous amount of guacamole on the bottom half of each roll. Place the cooked chicken breast with melted cheese on top of the guacamole.
- 5
Add Toppings
Layer the sliced tomato and fresh spinach on top of the chicken. Cap the sandwich with the top half of the roll.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Cut the sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately, accompanied by chips or a side salad.