Spicy Chipotle Turkey Delight Sandwich
Elevate your lunch experience with the Spicy Chipotle Turkey Delight Sandwich, inspired by the famous Sierra Turkey Sandwich from Panera Bread Cafe. This delectable sandwich combines layers of thinly sliced smoked turkey breast with a zesty chipotle mayonnaise, rich asiago cheese focaccia, and fresh field greens. Perfect for gatherings or a satisfying meal on the go, it's an explosion of flavor that will satisfy your cravings while keeping your guests coming back for more. Perfectly balanced, refreshingly tangy, and with just the right amount of kick from the chipotle, this is a sandwich you'll want to share with everyone you know!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
heavy mayonnaise
2.5 cups (none)
sugar
2 tablespoons (none)
pureed chipotle chile in adobo
1/3 cup (none)
limes
3 (juiced)
asiago cheese focaccia bread
20 wedges (split)
smoked turkey breast
5 lbs (sliced thin)
sweet onions
2 large (sliced very thin)
field greens
1 lb (washed, dried and chilled)
Instructions
1
In a medium bowl, mix together the heavy mayonnaise, sugar, pureed chipotle chile in adobo, and lime juice until well combined.
2
Cover the mixture and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
3
For assembling each sandwich, take a split piece of asiago cheese focaccia and spread about 2 tablespoons of the chilled chipotle mayonnaise on the bottom half.
4
Layer on 4 ounces of thinly sliced smoked turkey breast, followed by one slice of very thinly sliced sweet onion.
5
Add a handful of chilled field greens on top for a fresh and crunchy texture.
6
Carefully place the top half of the focaccia over the filling, pressing down gently to secure everything in place.
7
Repeat the process for the remaining sandwiches, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Spicy Chipotle Turkey Delight Sandwich?
It is a flavorful sandwich featuring thinly sliced smoked turkey breast, zesty chipotle mayonnaise, asiago cheese focaccia, and fresh field greens.
What inspired this recipe?
This sandwich is inspired by the famous Sierra Turkey Sandwich from Panera Bread Cafe.
What type of bread is used?
The recipe uses 20 wedges of asiago cheese focaccia bread.
How many ingredients are required for this recipe?
There are 8 main ingredients used in this recipe.
What are the components of the chipotle mayonnaise?
The sauce is made from heavy mayonnaise, sugar, pureed chipotle chile in adobo, and lime juice.
How much heavy mayonnaise is needed?
The recipe calls for 2.5 cups of heavy mayonnaise.
How much sugar is added to the sauce?
2 tablespoons of sugar are mixed into the mayonnaise mixture.
How much chipotle chile in adobo is used?
The recipe requires 1/3 cup of pureed chipotle chile in adobo.
How many limes are needed for the juice?
You will need the juice of 3 limes.
How long should the chipotle mayonnaise chill?
The mixture should chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
What kind of turkey is recommended?
The recipe recommends 5 lbs of thinly sliced smoked turkey breast.
How much turkey goes on a single sandwich?
Each sandwich should have 4 ounces of sliced smoked turkey.
What kind of onions are used?
The recipe uses 2 large sweet onions.
How should the onions be prepared?
The sweet onions should be sliced very thin.
What are field greens?
Field greens are a mix of young salad greens that should be washed, dried, and chilled before use.
How much chipotle mayonnaise is applied to each sandwich?
Spread approximately 2 tablespoons of the chilled mayonnaise on the bottom half of the focaccia.
What is the assembly order for the sandwich?
Spread mayo on the focaccia, layer turkey, add a slice of onion, and top with a handful of field greens.
Is this sandwich suitable for parties?
Yes, it is tagged as party food and is perfect for gatherings.
Can this recipe be considered a quick meal?
Yes, it is tagged as a quick meal and a satisfying lunch on the go.
What is the flavor profile of this sandwich?
It is described as perfectly balanced, refreshingly tangy, and having a kick from the chipotle.
Does the recipe provide nutritional information?
No, nutritional values like calories, fat, and protein are currently listed as null.
How should the field greens be handled?
They should be washed, dried, and chilled to provide a fresh and crunchy texture.
How do you secure the sandwich ingredients?
Place the top half of the focaccia over the filling and press down gently to secure everything.
Is this recipe spicy?
Yes, it contains chipotle chile in adobo which provides a spicy kick.
What category does this recipe fall into?
While the category is blank, it is tagged as a sandwich, lunch, and snack.
How many servings does the full recipe make?
Based on the ingredients, it makes approximately 20 sandwiches using 20 focaccia wedges.
What is the preparation for the focaccia bread?
The asiago cheese focaccia bread should be split before assembly.
What equipment is needed to mix the sauce?
A medium bowl is used to mix the mayonnaise and other sauce ingredients.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include sandwich, turkey, chipotle, lunch, snack, Panera Bread, and smoked turkey.
Why is the sugar included in the mayonnaise?
Sugar is used to balance the heat and acidity of the chipotle and lime juice.