Chicken Bread Rolls

They are very delicious appetizers from El Salvador that we can enjoy traditionally in patriotic celebrations or during the holiday season. It is the ideal alternative to get to know the Central American cuisine, which wraps us with its delicious chicken sauce and Salvadoran seasoning.

The Chicken Bread Rolls from El Salvador are traditional appetizers with a history rooted in patriotic celebrations and end-of-year festivities. This delicious recipe reflects the essence of Salvadoran cuisine through its tasty chicken sauce and characteristic seasoning, conquering palates with its authentic flavor.

Join us in preparing this delicious recipe together, we assure you it will be a culinary experience!

Chicken Bread Rolls

Appetizers
1 hour
4 Servings

Ingredients

1 Large chicken breast

Worcestershire sauce

Powdered seasoning

1 pinch of Salt

1 tablespoon of Butter or oil

2 Large bread rolls

4 Tomatoes, quartered

1 Onion, quartered

½ Green bell pepper

Toasted relajo

1 cup of White cooking wine or apple cider vinegar

1 pinch of Salt

Stuffed olives and cooked chickpeas

1 pinch of Black pepper

1 pinch of Black pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : Begin by washing the chicken breast with salt and a little lemon juice, dry it with paper towels, and place it on a plate.

Step 2 : Season with adobo, powdered broth, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce, and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 3 : In a large pot, pour ½ cup of water and place the chicken breast.

Step 4 : Cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes over medium heat, then flip and cook for another 15 minutes.

Step 5 : Remove the pot from the heat and place the chicken in a large bowl, reserving ½ cup of the broth remaining in the pot.

Step 6 : To prepare the sauce, blend tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, relajo, and add the warm chicken broth.

Step 7 : Remove the remaining broth from the pot, add the blended mixture, and cook over medium heat until it starts to boil, stirring occasionally.

Step 8 : Cut the chicken breast into strips.

Step 9 : Preheat a skillet over medium heat, add oil, and brown the chicken strips for about 3 minutes on each side.

Step 10 : Remove from the skillet and add to the sauce.

Step 11 : Mix and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 12 : Add white wine or apple cider vinegar, cook for about 5 minutes, and adjust the flavor of the sauce with salt and/or pepper if necessary.

Step 13 : To enrich the sauce, you can add stuffed olives and cooked chickpeas, but this is optional.

Step 14 : Proceed to assemble the bread rolls by cutting them in half, spreading them with mayonnaise to taste, and covering them with lettuce leaves, tomatoes, cucumbers, and sliced radishes, adding sauce over the chicken.

Step 15 : It is recommended to use medium-sized and flavorful bread rolls.

Step 16 : And ready to enjoy!

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