My husband loves spicy stuff so he came up with a roasted poblano chicken sandwich that is just delicious. We were actually discussing ideas for a sandwich recipe and he came up with poblano pepper chicken breast and I came up with a Canadian Bacon Gouda Sliders Recipe so we each made our sandwich and had a little competition. Turns out we liked both recipes and couldn’t pick a favorite. This roasted poblano chicken sandwich recipe is really great because you get a little kick from the poblano but not too much heat to handle, the grilled chicken and the cheese and sauce all come together for a very tasty combination.
Grilled Chicken Poblano Sandwich Recipe With Provolone Cheese And Maple Bacon
serves 4
Poblano chicken recipes are popular because they combine the rich, slightly smoky flavor of poblano peppers with the savory taste of chicken. Here are a few reasons why people enjoy this dish:
- Flavor Combination: The mild heat and deep flavor of poblano peppers complement the tender, juicy chicken, creating a well-balanced and delicious dish.
- Versatility: Poblano chicken can be prepared in various ways, such as stuffed, in a creamy sauce, or in a casserole. This makes it adaptable to different tastes and cooking methods.
- Nutritional Value: Both chicken and poblano peppers are nutritious. Chicken is a good source of protein, while poblano peppers provide vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants.
- Cultural Appeal: This dish has roots in Mexican cuisine, appealing to those who enjoy exploring and savoring traditional and authentic flavors.
- Ease of Preparation: Many poblano chicken recipes are straightforward and easy to make, making them a great option for a tasty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients For Poblano Pepper Chicken Breast Recipe:
You just need a few simple ingredients for this poblano pepper chicken breast recipe. Possible substitutions have been noted)
- 4 Sandwich Buns (We used King’s Hawaiian for added element of sweetness to contrast the spice. However you could use Telera rolls or French bread rolls.)
- 2 chicken breasts
- Montreal chicken seasoning or Zatarain’s creole seasoning or Tony Chachere’s
- 5 poblano peppers (you may substitute jalapeño pepper but those tend to be much spicer)
- maple bacon
- 1 large onion (I like the yellow Spanish onions but white or red onions will work just fine)
- olive oil
- provolone cheese (or pepper jack)
- roasted poblano sauce (2 tbsp mayo, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp lime juice, roasted poblano pepper)
How To Make A Roasted Poblano Chicken Sandwich:
First go ahead and roast those poblano peppers. You could do this on a grill or in the oven on broil turning when the skin gets black. When the skin is blackened a bit, pull the roasted poblano pepper out and place in a bag for 3 minutes to let them sweat so that the skin will separate easier. Then peel the skin off the poblano peppers and remove the stem and seeds. You will use one pepper on each sandwich and the fifth pepper will be blended into the sauce.
To make the roasted poblano sauce, blend all ingredients together and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Cook maple bacon till nice and crispy.
Sprinkle the seasoning to cover both sides of the chicken breast. Grill until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Or cook in a large skillet over medium high heat with a bit of olive oil until browned on both sides and cooked through. If cooking in a skillet, and you have a particularly large chicken breast, you may want to cut it half lengthwise so it is thinner and cooks all the way through more evenly and quickly. Once chicken is cooked, remove from heat and allow to rest for about 4 minutes. Slice chicken on a bias.
Slice onion and caramelize the onion slices in a pan with a bit of olive oil or on the grill.
Assemble sandwich by toasting buns, laying out half a breast of the sliced chicken, followed by a slice of cheese, 1 roasted poblano pepper, caramelized onion ring, maple bacon, and top off with some roasted poblano sauce.
We served the sandwich with grilled sweet potato “fries”. I like to add a light sprinkle of chili powder or smoked paprika and a squeeze of lime juice to really contrast with the sweetness of the fries.
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Roasted Poblano Chicken Sandwich Recipe
You'll love the smoky flavors in this poblano and chicken sandwich with maple bacon and cheese. Great recipe for a grilling out kind of day.
Ingredients
- 4 Sandwich Buns
- 2 chicken breast
- 2 tsp. Zatarain's creole seasoning
- 5 poblano peppers
- 12 strips of maple bacon
- 1 large onion
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 slices of provolone cheese (or pepper jack)
- roasted poblano sauce (2 tbsp mayo, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp lime juice, 1 roasted poblano pepper)
Instructions
- Roast poblano peppers on a grill (about 5 minutes on each side) turning when the skin gets black.
- When the skin is blackened a bit all around, put the roasted poblano peppesr in a plastic bag for 3 minutes to let them sweet so that the skin will separate easier. Then peel the skin off the poblano peppers and remove the stem and seeds.
- To make the roasted poblano sauce, blend all ingredients together and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Cook maple bacon till nice and crispy.
- Sprinkle the seasoning to cover both sides of the breast and grill on both sides until cooked through. Slice on a bias.
- Slice onion and grill the onion slices until browned on both sides.
- Toast buns.
- Assemble sandwich between the buns laying out the chicken, followed by a slice of cheese, 1 roasted poblano pepper, caramelized onion ring, maple bacon, and top off with some roasted poblano sauce.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Roasted Poblano Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1 sandwich
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| Calories | 847.36 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 56.06 g | 86.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 19.53 g | 95% | |
| Trans Fat 0.21 g | ||
| Cholesterol 132.42 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium 1191.82 mg | 49.6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.07 g | 13.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.88 g | 8% | |
| Sugars 6.51 g | ||
| Protein 43.53 g | ||
| Vitamin A 14.52 % | Vitamin C 154.75 % | |
| Calcium 30.6 % | Iron 22.52 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Kolkata says
Liked your poblano sandwich recipe a lot. I added some fresh cilantro to top the sweet potato wedges. Looking forward for some more mouth watering recipes. Keep up the good work.
Feuer says
Wow, I love chicken burgers. I think your grilled chicken poblano recipe is very good. So much flavor packed in there with the poblano pepper and cheese over the grilled chicken breast. Thank you for sharing.
Gyan says
Loved your recipe! This Roasted Poblano Chicken Sandwich is so good.