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Marinated Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with Poblano Pepper Ricotta Spread

The perfect chicken sandwich recipe: Marinated Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches with a Poblano Pepper and Cilantro Ricotta Spread

  • Author: Karlee Flores
  • Prep Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes

Ingredients

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|| Marinade ||

Juice of 3 limes

zest of 1 lime

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1 tablespoon smoked paprika

2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

4 garlic cloves, minced

5, thinly-sliced chicken breasts

|| Poblano Pepper Ricotta Spread ||

1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

1 poblano pepper

1 jalapeño (if desired)

1 teaspoon salt

juice of half a lime

Toppings – avocado, tomatoes, fried egg

Instructions

Whisk the marinade ingredients together and pour over chicken breasts. Mix thoroughly ensure the chicken breasts are completely coated. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Grill the chicken and poblano peppers on the bbq.

Peel the roasted poblano peppers and chop. Place in a bowl with the chopped cilantro, ricotta, salt, and lime juice. Stir together.

Spread mixture on brioche buns, add grilled chicken, avocados, tomatoes, and top with a fried egg. 

Keywords: barbecue, burger, chicken, marinate, poblano, ricotta