I have so many great and authentic Mexican recipes on my site, but these chicken milanese sandwiches, called “tortas” in Mexico, are definitely at the top of my list of favorites. I like to serve tortas with a side of tortilla chips and the best 5-minute homemade salsa.
When we were first married my husband and I got to live in Puebla, Mexico for a few months for a college internship. We taught business workshops to people interested in starting a small business and learning how to make a business plan. It was one of the hardest, most rewarding experiences of my life. We made some amazing friends who I seriously miss. I was forced to perfect my Spanish, in order to teach groups as big as 150 students at a time. It was terrifying, but completely rewarding as well. Here we are with one of the last (and smallest) classes we taught:
While we lived there you better believe that one of my goals was to master some of my favorite “staple” Mexican dishes, including Authentic Mexican Rice, and homemade tamales. Tortas Mexicanas were a staple in Puebla, and quickly become our favorite sandwich!
Torta de Milanesa is probably the most popular sandwich there, and it is FANTASTIC. Like 10 gold stars good. The ingredients are simple but combine them all together and it’s complete magic. It’s not just a good torta Mexicana, it’s seriously one of the best sandwiches on this planet. A torta is a sandwich served on a roll or bun. Torta’s can come in many varieties and can be served both hot or cold. Your torta mexicana can be filled with a wide variety of ingredients including different types of meats and cheeses with beans, avocado, peppers, etc.
Torta or Ciabatta roll: cut in half and toasted Mayonnaise Refried beans: from a can, or you can quickly make your own with a can of pinto beans. Avocado: a good ripe one, mashed. Mozzarella string cheese: In Mexico they use Oaxaca cheese, but string cheese is a great substitute. Thinly breaded, crispy chicken (chicken milanese): made with chicken breast halves, egg and breadcrumbs. Pickled jalapeño peppers: Don’t worry, these are not overly spicy! They can be found in the Mexican aisle at the grocery store.
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