Mexican Chicken Sandwiches (Tortas)
Pomegranate-Citrus Salad
Ingredients
- 6 (2-oz) whole wheat hamburger buns
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (without skin)
- 1 (8-oz) pouch mild red chile enchilada sauce (such as Frontera)
- 1 (16-oz) can refried black beans
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 6 Tbsp crumbled queso fresco
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Place buns, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
- Meanwhile, microwave chicken and enchilada sauce, covered, in a microwave-safe bowl at HIGH 1 to 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
- Heat beans according to package directions.
- Spread beans over cut sides of buns. Serve chicken mixture, onion, avocado, cheese, and cilantro on buns.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 4 large oranges
- 1 (8-oz) pkg pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp honey
Side Dish Instructions
- Peel oranges using a paring knife. Section over a bowl to collect juices. Add orange sections, pomegranate seeds, lime zest, lime juice, oil, and honey to juices; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
434
|
151
|
585
|
| Fat (g) | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 2 | 35 |
| Carb (g) | 45 | 28 | 73 |
| Fiber (g) | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| Sodium (mg) | 909 | 2 | 911 |
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