Tortas de Pollo con Mole y Frijoles (Chicken Mole Sandwiches)
Crusty rolls spread with refried beans and stuffed with warm chicken mole, avocado and tangy pickled onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Easy red mole and Refried beans (frijoles refritos). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time45 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.74 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
Poach the chicken with the garlic and 1 tsp salt in water to cover for 20 minutes until cooked through. Shred it with two forks.
20 min - 2
Warm your ready made easy red mole (see the base recipe) in a pan with 4 tbsp water. Stir in the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until coated.
5 min - 3
Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan for 4 minutes.
4 min - 4
Split the rolls and toast the cut sides in a hot pan brushed with the oil for 1 minute.
- 5
Spread beans on the bottom of each roll, pile on mole chicken, avocado, lettuce and your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe). Close and press to serve.
Tips
- Choose a roll with a crisp crust and soft middle. A tortas roll should survive a wet filling.
- Scoop out a little of the inside crumb if the roll is thick, to make room for filling.
- Add sliced jalapeno or a drizzle of hot sauce if you want heat.
Storing and freezing
Assemble just before eating. The chicken in mole keeps 3 days in the fridge and must be reheated until steaming hot all through.
Questions
What is a torta?
A torta is a Mexican sandwich on a crusty roll, usually bolillo or telera, filled with meat, beans, avocado and salsa. It is popular street and market food.
Can I make it gluten free?
Use a gluten free roll and check the labels on the other ingredients. The mole and refried beans are gluten free.
Can I use leftover turkey?
Yes, shredded turkey in mole is a very traditional filling for tortas.
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GFDFEFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double 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.