Kneaders’ executive chef, Chef Ryker Brown, joined Ali Monsen on ABC 4’s Good4Utah to demonstrate how to make our new Fiesta Summer menu item: the Fiesta Chicken Sandwich. This Southwestern-inspired sandwich is filled with grilled chicken, melted pepper jack cheese, jalapeños, cilantro, avocado, tomato, and lettuce topped with a fresh cilantro and serrano chili sauce. Come try it at any Kneaders location while it’s still available until August 15! Post an original picture of the Fiesta Chicken Sandwich, or any of the seven Fiesta Summer menu items, on Instagram and use the hashtag #KneadersFiestaSummer to be entered to win a trip for two to a Mexican resort! See here for more details.

You can also impress your family and friends by making this delicious sandwich at home. Follow the recipe below and click here to see how Chef Ryker does it on ABC 4’s Good4Utah.

Spicy Cilantro Avocado Sauce Ingredients:

½ Cup Water
1 Cup Cilantro washed, chopped
1 Avocado, fresh, pitted & sliced
3 Scallions, chopped
½ Serrano Chili, with seeds
¼ Cup Sour Cream
¼ Cup Lime Juice
1 tsp Salt
½ Tablespoon Garlic, fresh
½ tsp Cumin, ground

 

Sandwich Ingredients:

1 loaf Kneaders Ciabatta Bread
4 Small Chicken breasts
1 Tablespoon Vegetable oil
2 Vine Ripe Tomatoes, sliced
4 leaves Red Leaf lettuce
½ Cup Cilantro, leaves only
2 Avocados, seeded and sliced
1 Jalapeño, sliced (optional)
4 slices Pepper Jack Cheese

Directions:

For the Spicy Cilantro Avocado Sauce: Combine all ingredients in blender and puree until smooth. Set aside.

To Assemble:

Toast Kneaders Ciabatta on a griddle or in a broiler for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and set aside. In a large sauté pan, place 1 Tablespoon oil and place chicken in pan. Cook chicken 4-5 minutes on both sides or until fully cooked. Add cheese and allow to melt. This step could also be done in a 400 degree oven. Place approximately 2 Tablespoons of the Spicy Cilantro Avocado Sauce on toasted bread. Add chicken/cheese on top. Lay jalapeños on top and add the tomatoes, lettuce and avocado. Place the top of the bread on top and slice in half.