Jul 17 2026
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Cemita Recipe

Inspired by Street
Time1h
Serves2

Choose juicy fried chicken thigh, burger or veg burger. Avocado, Mexican fried cheese, cilantro, chipotle mayo, pickled red onion, all on a sesame seed bun.

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Ingredients

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Cemita Ingredients

Method

Cemita Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken Thighs

    Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the marinated chicken thighs until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Avocado

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh. Mash it lightly with a fork and season with salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Fry the Cheese

    In a separate pan, fry the Mexican cheese until it is melted and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes on each side. Set aside.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Cemita

    Spread chipotle mayo on the bottom half of the sesame seed bun. Layer with mashed avocado, fried chicken thigh, fried cheese, fresh cilantro, and pickled red onion. Top with the other half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the cemita immediately with your favorite side dish.

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