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!

Made with:

9900 - Custom Culinary Al Pastor Sauce

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

Al Pastor Chicken 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

CHEF'S TIP