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Sandwich de Pollo Salvadoreños

Cultural Context

The Sandwich de Pollo Salvadoreños is a beloved street food in El Salvador, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. It reflects the country's vibrant culinary culture, where simple ingredients come together to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. This sandwich is commonly found at food stalls and is a favorite among locals and visitors alike, showcasing the influence of both traditional and modern Salvadoran cuisine.

SalvadoranSVmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole chicken (3.5 to 4 lbs)
3 cloves garlic
1 onion (sliced)
3 chicken bouillon cubes
cumin
2 tablespoons mustard
4 tablespoons ketchup
1 tomato (chopped)
1/2 onion (sliced)
1 green chili (sliced)
1/2 cup chicken broth
salt
1 whole cabbage
1/2 green chili (sliced)
1/2 onion (sliced)
1 celery (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons mustard
2 medium carrots (grated)
mayonnaise to taste
oil for frying

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is plant-based and chicken thighs are often less expensive than breasts.

1

In a pot, add some water and the whole chicken.

2

Add 3 cloves of garlic, sliced onion, 3 chicken bouillon cubes, and cumin to the pot.

3

Boil until the chicken is tender.

4

Once cooked, remove the chicken and let it cool for a few minutes.

5

Shred the cooled chicken.

6

In a skillet, add a little oil and sauté the green chili and onion.

7

After a few minutes, add the shredded chicken to the skillet.

8

After about 5 minutes, add the mustard and ketchup, stirring for a couple of minutes.

9

Add the chopped tomato and let it cook for a few minutes.

10

Pour in 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and let it simmer for a few minutes.

11

Add salt to taste and the chicken bouillon cubes, then remove from heat.

12

In the same skillet, sauté the onion, green chili, and celery until the onion is translucent.

13

Add the grated carrots after a few minutes.

14

After about 3 minutes, add the cabbage and cook until soft.

15

Once soft, mix in the mustard and then combine with the chicken mixture.

16

Add a little mayonnaise to taste.

17

To serve, spread some mayonnaise on the bread and add the prepared chicken.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potskillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

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