Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable)
Juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese layered between golden grilled bread for a warm, satisfying meal.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
→ Avocado
02 - 2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and sliced
→ Cheese
03 - 4 slices provolone or Swiss cheese
→ Bread
04 - 8 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
→ Vegetables & Condiments
05 - 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
07 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How to Make:
01 - In a small bowl, mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the prepared avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices, covering the entire surface to the edges.
03 - Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining fresh avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices to form 4 complete sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere the layers.
05 - Butter the outside of each sandwich lightly on both sides, ensuring even coverage for golden grilling.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy avocado spread takes a regular chicken sandwich somewhere extraordinary
- Its quick enough for a weeknight dinner but feels special enough for company
02 -
- Pressing gently with your spatula while grilling helps the cheese melt evenly
- Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for 2 minutes before grilling prevents the bread from getting soggy
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients melt together more evenly
- Use a cast iron skillet for the crispiest exterior