# Mexican Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

A recipe for Mexican Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, prepared for a staff lunch.

- Total time: 180 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- chicken thighs
- pickled jalapeño juice
- jalapeños
- carrots
- Fajita seasoning (salt, pepper, onion, garlic, citrus)
- butter
- Cholula hot sauce
- cheddar cheese slices
- buns
- guacamole

## Instructions

1. Place chicken thighs in a bag and marinate them in pickled jalapeño juice, including all the jalapeños and carrots.
2. Vacuum seal the bag with the chicken and marinade.
3. Marinate the chicken for about three to four hours in the refrigerator.
4. Remove chicken thighs from the marinade.
5. Season the chicken thighs on both sides with Fajita seasoning.
6. Let the seasoning adhere for at least 15 minutes.
7. Place chicken thighs on a hot Mill Scale Live Fire Table grill.
8. Flip the chicken thighs continuously until they reach an internal temperature of about 165 degrees Fahrenheit and have a beautiful char.
9. Place a small cast iron pan with butter on the grill to melt.
10. Add Cholula hot sauce to the melted butter and mix to create a basting sauce.
11. Brush the basting sauce onto the grilled chicken thighs, flipping to coat both sides if desired.
12. Once the chicken thighs reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit, place slices of cheddar cheese on top of each piece.
13. Grill the pickled jalapeños alongside the chicken.
14. Toast the buns on the grill.
15. Assemble the sandwich with a chicken thigh, grilled jalapeños, and fresh guacamole.

## Equipment

- vacuum sealer
- refrigerator
- Mill Scale Live Fire Table
- tongs
- small cast iron pan
- spatula

## Tips

- Marinate chicken thighs for about three or four hours for best flavor.
- Fajita seasoning is recommended for this recipe.
- Chicken breast can also be used, but thighs offer more flavor.
- Grill jalapeños along with the chicken for extra flavor.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HTcmbk9ti/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b3b2afa1-5106-44e3-822c-f4f1e65e1ba1
- Extracted: 2025-10-28

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