Chicken Avocado Melt (Printable Version)
A warm sandwich layered with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on toasted bread.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Protein
01 -
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
→ Seasonings
02 -
Salt to taste
03 -
Ground black pepper to taste
→ Oils and Fats
04 -
15 ml olive oil
05 -
Butter or olive oil for grilling
→ Produce
06 -
1 avocado, sliced
07 -
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
08 -
1 tomato, sliced
→ Dairy
09 -
4 slices cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
→ Condiments
10 -
30 ml mayonnaise
11 -
15 ml Dijon mustard
→ Bakery
12 -
4 slices bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or preferred variety)
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
02 -
Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal color is no longer pink. Remove and allow to rest before slicing thinly.
03 -
Slice the avocado and cheese; set aside for assembly.
04 -
Evenly coat each slice of bread with mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
05 -
On two bread slices, layer sliced chicken, avocado, cheese, red onion, and tomato; cover each with the remaining bread slices, condiment side down.
06 -
Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place sandwiches in pan and cook 3-4 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese melts, pressing gently with a spatula for even melting.
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Remove sandwiches from heat, allow to rest briefly, slice in half, and serve warm.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Allow the chicken to rest after cooking to ensure juicy slices.