Description
The Grilled Mojo Chicken Cuban Sandwich is a mouthwatering take on the classic Cuban sandwich, featuring marinated mojo chicken, melted Swiss cheese, dill pickles, and mustard. All of this is pressed between buttery, crispy Cuban bread, making for a flavor-packed sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 Cuban sandwich rolls or soft baguettes
8 slices Swiss cheese
1/2 cup dill pickle slices
2 tbsp yellow mustard
2 tbsp butter, softened
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and mix until the chicken is fully coated. Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour (overnight for the best flavor).
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 5-6 minutes on each side until fully cooked and golden brown. Slice the chicken into thin strips.
- Slice the Cuban rolls in half and spread mustard on one side of each roll.
- Layer the sandwich with Swiss cheese, sliced mojo chicken, and dill pickle slices. Top with another slice of Swiss cheese, then close the sandwich.
- Butter the outside of the sandwich and place it in a hot skillet or panini press. Grill for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread is crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Slice the sandwiches in half and serve hot, alongside chips or plantains.
Notes
Let the chicken marinate overnight to intensify the flavors.
Swap Swiss cheese for provolone or pepper jack for a different flavor.
Add sliced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce for a spicier version.
For a vegan version, replace the chicken with grilled portobello mushrooms or a plant-based protein.
For extra crunch, add crispy vegetables like fried onions to the sandwich.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: Cuban, Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
