Description
Hearty chicken avocado melt sandwich delivers California-inspired comfort with creamy textures and zesty flavors. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and fresh ingredients create a satisfying lunch perfect for home cooks craving restaurant-quality results.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Salt and Seasonings:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Sandwich Components:
- 4 bread slices
- 1 ripe avocado
- 4 slices cheese
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) dijon mustard
- Butter or olive oil for grilling (additional)
Instructions
- Liberally season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet with olive oil for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- While chicken cooks, carefully slice ripe avocado into thin, even strips and prepare cheese, diced onions, and fresh tomato slices.
- Take bread slices and spread a smooth layer of tangy mayonnaise and zesty mustard across each surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Construct sandwich by layering cooked chicken breast, avocado strips, melty cheese, crisp onion rings, and juicy tomato slices between prepared bread.
- Melt butter in a clean skillet over medium heat, then carefully place assembled sandwich into pan, grilling for 3-4 minutes per side until bread turns golden brown and cheese becomes completely melted and gooey.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken by pounding to even thickness for consistent cooking and juicier meat.
- Use room temperature ingredients like cheese and avocado for smoother melting and better flavor blending.
- Swap bread for gluten-free options or lettuce wraps to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Pat chicken and vegetables dry before assembling to prevent soggy sandwich texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg