Description
Hearty chicken avocado melt sandwich promises delectable layers of flavor between toasted bread. Creamy avocado, melted cheese, and tender chicken create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast (grilled or shredded)
- 1/2 avocado, sliced
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough or your choice)
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar, provolone, or mozzarella)
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mayonnaise or butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mustard (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet or sandwich press, heating to medium temperature for optimal grilling.
- Apply a thin, even layer of mayonnaise or butter across one side of each bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange cooked chicken pieces uniformly on the unbuttered side of one bread slice, creating a foundational protein layer.
- Carefully distribute creamy avocado slices atop the chicken, ensuring consistent coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Strategically place cheese over the avocado, allowing it to melt and create a rich, gooey texture during cooking.
- Optional: Enhance the sandwich with crisp lettuce and fresh tomato slices for added texture and freshness.
- Carefully position the second bread slice on top, with the buttered side facing outward for optimal browning.
- Gently transfer the assembled sandwich into the preheated skillet or sandwich press, maintaining medium heat.
- Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring the bread’s color until it transforms into a golden, crispy exterior.
- Verify that the cheese has completely melted and the ingredients are heated through.
- Remove the sandwich from heat, allow to rest briefly, then slice diagonally for an appealing presentation.
- Serve immediately while warm, ensuring maximum flavor and optimal texture.
Notes
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a quick, time-saving option that adds extra flavor and moisture to your sandwich.
- Slice avocados just before assembling to prevent browning and maintain fresh, vibrant color and texture.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to customize flavor profiles and create exciting taste combinations.
- Consider using gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps for low-carb and gluten-sensitive dietary needs, keeping the core recipe deliciously intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg