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Al Pastor Chicken Sandwich
Featuring Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Al Pastor Sauce
A juicy grilled chicken breast glazed with tangy-sweet Al Pastor sauce, layered with grilled pineapple, creamy chipotle mayo, crunchy cabbage slaw, and fresh cilantro on a toasted bun. A SoCal-style sandwich bursting with Latin street flavor!
A juicy grilled chicken breast glazed with tangy-sweet Al Pastor sauce, layered with grilled pineapple, creamy chipotle mayo, crunchy cabbage slaw, and fresh cilantro on a toasted bun. A SoCal-style sandwich bursting with Latin street flavor!
Made with
- True Foundations® Al Pastor Sauce
Chef's Tip
According to Datassential Menu Trends, Al Pastor has grown +20.7% on U.S. QSR menus over the past four years, and is forecasted to grow another +21.6% over the next four years.
What You'll Need
Yield: 1 Sandwich
| Al Pastor Chicken Sandwich | |
| 1 ea. | Sandwich Bun (brioche or potato-style), toasted |
| 1 ea. | 4–5 oz Grilled or Char-Grilled Chicken Breast |
| 2 Tbsp. | Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Al Pastor Sauce (divided) |
| 1 Slice | Grilled Pineapple Ring (or 2 wedges) |
| ¼ cup | Cabbage Slaw (shredded red + green cabbage and carrot mix) |
| 1 Tbsp | Chipotle-Lime Mayo (see subrecipe) |
| 2-3 ea. | Cilantro sprigs, fresh, whole (or 1 tsp. chopped cilantro) |
| Optional: 2 slices pickled jalapeños or a dash of Tajín® for heat | |
| Optional: Thin tomato slice or avocado (for added texture) | |
| Chipotle Lime Mayo (SUBRECIPE) Yield: ~4 servings | |
| 2 Tbsp. | Mayonnaise |
| 1 Tsp. | Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Al Pastor Sauce |
| ½ Tsp. | Lime Juice |
Preparation
Chipotle-Lime Mayo
- Whisk together mayo, Al Pastor Sauce and lime juice until smooth.
- Store under refrigeration up to 5 days, until ready to build sandwiches Sandwich
- Grill the chicken breast until fully cooked (internal temp 165°F). During the last minute of grilling, brush both sides with 1 Tbsp True Foundations® Al Pastor Sauce to glaze and caramelize.
- Grill the pineapple ring for about 30–60 seconds per side until lightly charred and warm.
- Lightly toast the bun for texture and hold.
- Assemble:
- Bottom bun: Spread half the chipotle-lime mayo, add a layer of cabbage slaw
- Middle: Place the glazed chicken breast, top with grilled pineapple, optional jalapeños, and cilantro
- Top bun: Spread remaining mayo and close the sandwich