Spicy Chili Lime Barbecue Sandwiches Food

CILANTRO LIME GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the chicken breasts and 1/2 cup of the Mexican Style Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette in a resealable plastic bag. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
• Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
• Oil the grills grate or grill pan. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
• Spread the mayonnaise on the cut surfaces of the rolls. Slice the chicken and add to the rolls. Break the bacon in half and place on top of the chicken. Top with avocado and tomato slices, cilantro leaves and radishes. Drizzle each sandwich with 1 tablespoon of the remaining vinaigrette. Press the tops on the sandwiches.

SPICY CHICKEN WITH CHILI LIME DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the fish sauce, garlic, chilli and sugar in a medium bowl. Add chicken; mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• To Make the Chili Lime Dipping Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Heat large frying pan over medium heat. Brush pan with oil; cook chicken, in batches, for about 4 minutes each side or until browned and cooked through.
• Insert toothpicks into the chicken pieces. Serve with Chili Lime Dipping Sauce and lime wedges, sprinkled with coriander and onion.

CHILI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Place beans in a large saucepan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid., In a large kettle or Dutch oven, simmer beans and beef in water for 2 hours or until very tender; drain. Place beef and beans in a 5-qt. slow cooker. , In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon to slow cooker. Discard all but 3 tablespoons drippings. Saute the onion, carrots, celery and peppers in drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer to the slow cooker. Add all the remaining ingredients except buns. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours, stirring often. Discard bay leaf. Spoon 1/2 cup onto each bun.