A torta is a classic Mexican sandwich made with a beautiful blend of bold flavors. Save time by using a store-bought rotisserie chicken and canned fat-free refried beans. Take advantage of these shortcuts and make a fresh bowl of our homemade guacamole. The fresh guac elevates the torta to another level.
Discover the magic of Mexican cuisine with our homemade torta recipe! This customizable sandwich is perfect for any occasion. Made with pollo asada, our recipe will help you create the ultimate sorta. Get ready to impress your taste buds with this satisfying and delicious street food favorite.
The Mexican torta prepared with seasoned pollo asada, refried beans, guacamole and fresh produce is a prized yet under appreciated sandwich. If you are familiar with this classic, you already know. For those of our readers that aren’t familiar with this delicious meal, this is a must try recipe. But first, what are its origins?
Who invented the torta?
Created in Mexico during the late 1800’s, the name is a bit odd as it translates to cake or pie in Spanish. However in Mexico, it translates to sandwich. This hand held creation is a bit different than what is usually associated with this cuisine. The explanation is the presence of European influences, most notably the French. The French influence is present in the bread used possessing strong similarities to the baguette.
There is a lot of information with regard to the history of this bold and fresh meal. We can only include a quick discussion of its origins on our recipe blog. For those interested, the following links provide a solid description of its origins and an interesting story as to its creation.
How to make a torta.
It starts with seasoned meat. Beef, pork or chicken are commonly used. Our recipe uses a rotisserie chicken that we marinade for added flavor. Why? These chickens are always moist, it saves time and the quick marinade adds a level of bold flavor to this protein.
Refried beans are spread on the base of the bread. We prefer fat free to avoid the extra fat, or lard often added to many refried beans. Another option is to make your own. We plan to add a recipe to our blog for a bean dip that can be substituted. We also season the refried beans and add some diced jalapeño. As for what cheese to use, sharp cheddar is a solid choice, although any Mexi-cheese will work.
Many include sliced avocado, we prefer our homemade guacamole. Try the homemade guac, it’s fantastic and simple. Fresh tomato and lettuce can be added to complete this super stuffed and healthy sandwich.
Is the torta healthy?
Our version is. Chicken is a low fat protein. Using no fat refried beans keeps this ingredient healthy except for some salt. Making your own refried beans or bean dip allows you to control the amount of salt if this is a dietary concern of yours. The guacamole is mostly avocado, a well known heart healthy food loaded with healthy fats and nutrients. The remainder of the sandwich is produce and cheese. We suggest ripping excess dough out of the bread to reduce carbs and fit more filling.
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Mexican Torta with Chicken and Guacamole
4
servings30
minutes10
minutesA layer of seasoned roasted or grilled chicken, refried beans, cheese, guacamole and lettuce.
Ingredients
1 store-bought rotisserie chicken
1 can Ortega fat-free refried beans
4 tortas or something similar
1 small red onion
4 Cheddar cheese slices
Homemade guacamole RECIPE HERE or store bought.
Cut lettuce
3 Tbs chili powder divided
1 tsp cumin
1 Tbs and 1 tsp oregano
1/2 cup salsa
3 Tbs lime juice
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 jalapeño seeded and minced
1/4 cup onion finely diced
Directions
- Slice rotisserie chicken enough to fill the 4 tortas.
- Place cut chicken in a large bowl. Add 2 Tbs chili powder, cumin, 1 Tbs oregano, salsa, lime juice and cilantro. Let marinade 30 minutes or overnight.
- If making fresh guacamole, this should be made at this point, otherwise, skip to next step.
- Toast the buns and set aside.
- Heat the chicken quickly either in the microwave or on the grill.
- Place canned contents of refried beans in a small bowl. Heat in a microwave for just a few seconds to make it easier to spread. Once warmed, add minced jalapeño, 1/4 cup finely diced onion, 1 Tbs chili powder and 1 tsp oregano.
- Ready to assemble the tortas. Place the tortas cut side up on a dry surface. Remove some of the dough from the inside of the tops. Spread the warmed refried beans evenly over the roll bottoms. Place cheddar cheese slices. Next, divide the chicken and red onion slices evenly. Place a dollop of guacamole. Add lettuce. Place the tops on and enjoy!
Notes
- Top with as much or as little guacamole as you like. We prefer to top ours with as much as we can fit on the sandwich.
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