Torta de Milanesa de Pollo (Breaded Chicken Sandwich)
Crisp breaded chicken in a soft roll with refried beans, avocado salsa, tomato and pickled jalapeños.
Made with Creamy avocado salsa and Escabeche (pickled jalapenos and carrots) and Refried beans (frijoles refritos). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £2.20 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Season the flattened chicken with the salt. Put the flour, beaten eggs and breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes.
- 2
Coat each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing well.
- 3
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Fry the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes each side until deep golden and cooked through with no pink. Drain on kitchen paper.
9 min - 4
Toast the cut sides of the rolls in a dry pan for 1 minute.
- 5
Spread the bottom of each roll with warm refried beans from your base recipe. Add a piece of chicken, tomato, lettuce and escabeche from your base recipe.
- 6
Spread the top of each roll with your ready made creamy avocado salsa (see the base recipe), close and press gently. Serve at once.
Tips
- Flatten the chicken evenly so it cooks through before the crumb burns.
- Keep the oil at a steady medium heat. If the crumb browns in under 3 minutes, turn it down.
- A bolillo roll is traditional. Soft ciabatta rolls are the closest in the UK.
Storing and freezing
Eat fresh. Keep any cooked chicken in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheat in a {t200} oven for 12 minutes until steaming hot all the way through to keep the crumb crisp.
Questions
Can I bake the chicken?
Yes. Spray the breaded chicken with oil and bake at {t220} for 20 to 25 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through. It will be a little less crisp.
Can I use pork or beef?
Yes. Thin pork loin steaks or beef escalopes work well as milanesa. Flatten them to 5 mm and fry for 2 to 3 minutes each side.
Can I make it gluten free?
Yes. Use gluten free flour, gluten free breadcrumbs and gluten free rolls. Check each label.
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GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.