Fast-Track Chicken Pibil Sandwich

Experience a quick and delicious twist on the traditional Yucatecan Pollo Pibil with this vibrant Fast-Track Chicken Pibil Sandwich. The rich Pibil sauce, infused with charred vegetables, achiote paste, and citrus, perfectly complements shredded chicken, served on a soft bun with creamy avocado crema and tangy pickled onions.

Ingredients

Chicken Pibil Filling:
🍗 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded into 6 cups
🍅 2 Roma tomatoes
🧅 1/4 medium red onion
🧄 3 garlic cloves
🫒 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
🌶️ 2 3.5-ounce packages achiote paste
🌿 1 teaspoon dried oregano
🌰 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
🌸 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
🫘 2 cups chicken broth, divided (1 cup + 1 cup)
🍋 1/4 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
🍇 1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
🍈 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
🍊 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
🧂 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

Avocado Crema:
🥑 1 large ripe avocado
🥛 1/2 cup Mexican crema
🧄 1 garlic clove
🍈 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

For Serving:
🍞 8 soft hamburger buns
🧅 1/2 cup quick-pickled red onions
🍟 Sweet potato fries as a side dish (optional)

Instructions

1- Char Vegetables:

• Preheat your comal or griddle over medium-high heat.
• Place 2 Roma tomatoes, 1/4 red onion, and 3 garlic cloves on the surface.
• Char on all sides until skins are blackened and insides are softened.

2- Blend First Sauce:

• Transfer charred vegetables to the Vitamix.
• Peel some charred skin off tomatoes if desired.
• Add 1 cup chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
• Blend until smooth.

3- Sauté First Sauce:

• Heat 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil in the Le Creuset Dutch oven over medium heat.
• Add the blended sauce, stir and cook for several minutes.

4- Prepare Achiote Mixture:

• Without cleaning the blender, break the achiote paste into it.
• Add oregano, cumin, allspice, grapefruit juice, vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, remaining broth, and salt.
• Blend until smooth.

5- Combine and Simmer Sauce:

• Add blended achiote mixture to the first sauce in the Dutch oven.
• Stir, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened, about 5-6 minutes.

6- Add Chicken:

• Stir shredded chicken into the Pibil sauce until fully coated.
• Simmer a few more minutes for flavors to meld.

7- Combine Ingredients (Avocado Crema):

• Place avocado, crema, garlic, lime juice, and salt in a clean Vitamix.

8- Blend Crema (Avocado Crema):

• Blend until creamy, smooth, and pale green.

9- Build Sandwich (Assembly):

• Place the warm Chicken Pibil filling on the bottom half of a bun.

10- Top (Assembly):
- Add a dollop of avocado crema.

11- Garnish (Assembly):
- Finish with pickled onions.

12- Serve (Assembly):
- Top with bun and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 760 per serving
Proteins: 53g
Fats: 45g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Equipment: Mixer: Vitamix, Dutch Oven/Casserole Pot: Le Creuset, Pan: Cast iron comal or flat griddle, Knife: Chef's Knife, Cutting Board: Wood, Measuring Cups: No visible brand, Citrus Juicers: Handheld, Tongs, Prep Bowls: Glass, Wooden Spoon, Serving Plate

Cooking Tips

• Charring vegetables enhances smoky flavors.
• Make extra chicken filling for tacos and more.
• Ensure avocado crema is velvety and smooth.

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Fast-Track Chicken Pibil Sandwich