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