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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches

Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches
Summer's ultimate sandwich offers a yin and yang of special flavors and casual presentation. The creamy spread and heart-healthy avocado will light up your taste buds. Everyone I've shared this sandwich recipe with makes it over and over again. —Debbie Speckmeyer, Lakewood, California
8 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + marinating Grill: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup fat-free spreadable cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 whole wheat hamburger buns, split
  • 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
  • 1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and thinly sliced

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, lime juice and
  • cumin. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for
  • at least 1 hour. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese,
  • cilantro, onion, salt and pepper; chill until serving.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat
  • or broil 4 in. from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a
  • thermometer reads 170°.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture onto buns. Layer with tomatoes, chicken
© Taste of Home 2013

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Cilantro-Lime Chicken Sandwiches (continued)

Directions (continued)

  • and avocado; replace bun tops. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich equals 476 calories, 21 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 99 mg cholesterol, 530 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 44 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013