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Cubano de pollo (cubano de pollo)

A variation on the famous Cuban sandwich with marinated roast chicken, melted cheese, pickles and mustard. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, it is eaten hot.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Lightly flatten the chicken breasts and put them in a dish with the oil, lime juice, crushed garlic, salt, pepper and paprika.
  2. Let marinate for 20 minutes in the fridge.
  3. Grill the chicken in a very hot pan, 4 to 5 minutes per side, until cooked through and golden.
  4. Let rest for 3 minutes, then slice thinly.
  5. Spread mustard on the inside of the breads, then fill with chicken, cheese, pickles and ham if using.
  6. Butter the outside of the sandwiches and fry them in a pan, pressing with a spatula, until the cheese melts.

Variations and tips

With what's available here. A crusty baguette cut in half can replace the Cuban bread.

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