How To Prepare Traditional Cuban Sandwich

cuban bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white sandwich bread

Whole grain bread offers more fiber and nutrients.

roast pork

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

Cut the chicken breast lengthways into two even slices.

Brush one side of the chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.

Turn the chicken over and repeat the oil and seasoning on the other side.

Barbecue the chicken for 3 minutes, then turn and grill for another 3 minutes until golden brown.

In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.

Open one of the bread rolls and spread a spoonful of the mayonnaise mixture on both sides.

Add 3 to 4 slices of ham, one piece of chicken, and two slices of cheese, then close the sandwich.

Repeat the process for the second sandwich.

Place both sandwiches on the barbecue and weigh them down with a heavy pan, grilling for 2 to 3 minutes.

Turn the sandwiches over and grill for another 3 minutes until nicely toasted.

Remove from the barbecue and serve with a little salad and mixed pickles.

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