A Mexican Chicken Torta is a Mexican version of a chicken sandwich and it is downright delicious and easy to make at home! Made with seasoned shredded chicken, crunchy cabbage, sharp queso fresco, and creamy avocado, this easy sandwich is filled with flavor and textures.
Serve this Mexican Torta with a side of Homemade Salsa and chips or a Mexican Quinoa Salad.
![Easy Mexican Torta Mexican Chicken Torta Sandwich](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Chicken-Mexican-Torta.jpg)
What is a Mexican Torta?
A Torta is a type of sandwich from Mexico. Really, a torta is just a fancy word for a sandwich or flatbread.
My version of a Mexican Torta is made with a soft roll and tender shredded seasoned chicken. The sandwich is finished with fresh tomato, avocado, lime, queso, and crunchy cabbage--all of which lend not only great flavor to this sandwich, but also provide a variety of textures.
This Mexican Sandwich comes together in minutes--especially if you have leftover meat, and is a perfect way to add flavor to your everyday typical sandwich.
Ingredients for Mexican Torta
You can really use anything you like for this Mexican Sandwich, but I have found that a combination of crunchy, creamy, and fresh works best.
- Shredded Mexican Chicken--Use leftover Instant Pot Chicken Taco Meat, Rotisserie Chicken, or even leftover meat from Pork Carnitas.
- Shredded Cabbage--for color and crunch
- Avocado--for creaminess
- Queso Fresco--for tang and additional creaminess
- Tomato, for brightness
- Onion, for the sharp flavor
Tips for Mexican Sandwich
- It is best to serve this sandwich right away, so the bread does not become soggy.
- If you need to make your chicken gluten-free, omit beer from the recipe and replace it with storebought or homemade chicken stock or Instant Pot Chicken Stock.
- If you don't have a queso fresco, feta is a great substitute.
More Tex-Mex Recipes
![Chicken torta on wooden cutting board, topped with sliced tomatoes, cabbage, and avocado slices.](https://amindfullmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Recipe-Mexican-Torta-360x360.jpg)
Chicken Torta
Ingredients
For Seasoned Cabbage
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 small lime
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or adobo seasoning
- 1 small lime zested and juiced
- ½ tablespoon olive oil for pan-frying
For the Torta
- 4 medium Bolillo rolls or 1 large baguette
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup queso fresco crumbled
- 1 medium avocado peeled, pitted, and sliced
- 1 large vine-ripened tomato sliced
- 1 small onion (any variety) thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare the Slaw. In a medium mixing bowl, toss the cabbage with the juice of a fresh lime and ½ teaspoon of salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to assemble the sandwiches.
- Season the Chicken: In a small bowl combine the lime zest and taco seasoning. Use that mixture to sprinkle each side of the chicken, and gently rub the seasoning into the chicken to coat.
- Pan-fry the Chicken. Add oil to a non-stick pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Once heated, add the seasoned chicken to the pan and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden. Flip and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is golden on each side and reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- Rest and Slice the Chicken. Remove the chicken from the skillet, and let rest for 5-10 minutes. After resting, slice the chicken into ¼-inch slices. Squeeze the juice of the lime over the chickens and gently toss.
- Assemble the Torta. Halve each of the rolls. Spread mayonnaise on the top of the roll and spread the refried beans on the bottom of the roll. Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco over the refried beans, and then top with the sliced chicken. Top with sliced tomatoes, onions, seasoned cabbage, and avocado. Serve immediately.
Curtis Scott Somirs (whiskey nickname)
I love your receipt because I am currently living in sao paulo, brazil, south america as a retired US Army and US Air Force military person serving in various parts of the world. I choose to be happy. So I wanted to show my wife Rosana how good a Mexican Torta Sandwich can taste. Also I am doing the receipt for my Portugues lessons for homework. I have to translate the whole receipt into the Portugues language for my assignment. I think Professor Lucy my teacher will like it very much.
Kristen Chidsey
Thank you for your service! I am thrilled you are able to enjoy this recipe with your wife and professor. Thank you for sharing.
Catherine
Dear Kristen, My mouth started watering at the first line...this sandwich sounds and looks terrific! xo, Catherine
Kristen Chidsey
My mouth waters at just that thought as well 🙂
GiGi Eats
Mmmmm I can only imagine all the flavors coming together when sinking your teeth into this baby!
Kristen Chidsey
It is perfection 🙂
Adam Baratz
Did someone say torta? Count me in!
Kristen Chidsey
They are fabulous!
Megan Keno
This sandwich looks absolutely delicious!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Megan.
allie@ThroughHerLookingGlass.com
Great sandwich Kristen! Love the fresco cheese and fresh avocado!
Kristen Chidsey
It really makes a fabulous sandwich!
DessertForTwo
This sounds fantastic! I love a good torta!
Just a heads up..it's chipotLE, not the way you have it spelled. Sorry to be annoying and point it out, but I'm Texan and chipotle is very common to me 🙂
Kristen Chidsey
HA! I am the I am the worst speller--so thank you for catching that!
Ashley ~ 3 Little Greenwoods
I love-love-love a good sandwich! The chicken looks amazing and I love how you added crunchy cabbage to it. Perfect for summer!
Kristen Chidsey
This sandwich is insane.
Des @ Life's Ambrosia
This looks fantastic! My husband just loves tortas. I'll have to make this for him!
Kristen Chidsey
Des, I hope you do and you and your husband both enjoy it!
Kirsten
Kristen,
This sandwich looks terrific! I can get those bolillo rolls at my local Kroger but I've never thought about such a terrific sandwich with them.
Thanks!
Kristen Chidsey
They are the perfect vessel for a FABULOUS sandwich!
jean
It's so easy to get distracted at home. I'm the same way so I completely understand. And when the TV is on, it's always on a food channel.
I bet this torta tastes as good as it looks--you've put some of my favorite flavors together here.
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Jean. I am glad I am not alone in the distraction department.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert
I love tortas! My husband used to laugh at me when I would order them at Baja Fresh instead of burritos! Your chicken torta looks delicious! and easy to make!
Kristen Chidsey
Trust me, once you try this torta--you will never want another burrito 🙂
Judy@ImBoredLetsGo
What a yummy sandwich! I LOVE anything chipotle, it's one of my favorite flavors ever!
Kristen Chidsey
Mine too Judy!
Florian @ContentednessCooking
This looks fantastic, love the flavors!
Kristen Chidsey
Thanks Florian.
Linz @ Itz Linz
oh yum this looks fantastic! i'd like it for lunch today!
Kristen Chidsey
Oh, yes--you need it for lunch!