Description
Gourmet chicken avocado melt sandwiches blend creamy textures with zesty flavors for a mouthwatering lunch experience. Crispy toasted bread and melted cheese complement succulent chicken and rich avocado, promising a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
- 1 avocado (sliced)
- 4 slices of bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or your choice)
- 4 slices of cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
- 1 tomato (sliced)
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
Seasonings and Condiments:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
Cooking Fats:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- Butter or olive oil for grilling the sandwiches
Instructions
- Infuse the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring both sides are evenly seasoned. Sizzle olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, creating a perfect cooking surface.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until completely cooked through, with no pink center visible. Allow the meat to rest briefly before slicing into delicate, thin strips.
- Carefully slice the creamy avocado and prepare cheese slices, setting them aside for quick assembly.
- Craft a flavorful base by spreading a light layer of mayonnaise and tangy Dijon mustard across each bread slice.
- Construct the sandwich layers strategically: place sliced chicken as the foundation, then top with smooth avocado and melty cheese. Enhance with crisp red onion and juicy tomato slices.
- Crown the sandwich with the remaining bread slice, positioning the mayo-coated side downward.
- Warm a skillet or grill pan over medium heat, introducing a touch of butter or olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Carefully transfer the sandwiches to the heated surface, grilling for 3-4 minutes per side until the bread transforms into a golden, crispy exterior and the cheese melts luxuriously.
- Gently press with a spatula to ensure even melting and consistent browning.
- Remove from heat, allowing the sandwich to rest momentarily before slicing diagonally. Serve immediately while warm and inviting.
Notes
- Choose chicken breasts with consistent thickness to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help create a perfect golden-brown crust during searing.
- Allow chicken to rest after cooking so juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and moist.
- Use ripe but firm avocados that slice cleanly without turning mushy in the sandwich.
- Select a melting cheese like provolone or Swiss for smooth, creamy texture when grilled.
- Spread mayo and mustard edge-to-edge for maximum flavor in every bite.
- Press sandwich gently while grilling to help ingredients meld and cheese melt evenly.
- For gluten-free option, swap bread with gluten-free alternative or use lettuce wraps.
- Reduce calories by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise and grilling with minimal oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg