Description
Hearty Chicken Avocado Melt sandwiches blend creamy California avocados with succulent grilled chicken, nestled between golden toasted bread. Gooey melted cheese and zesty seasonings elevate this classic lunch into a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 grilled chicken breast, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, mashed or sliced
- 2 slices of sourdough or ciabatta bread
- 1 slice of cheddar or provolone cheese
Spreads and Condiments:
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting)
Optional Toppings:
- tomato slices
- lettuce
- red onion
Instructions
- Apply a smooth, creamy layer of mayonnaise across both exterior surfaces of the bread slices.
- Arrange tender, freshly grilled chicken pieces evenly onto one bread slice, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully distribute ripe avocado – either gently mashed or thinly sliced – over the chicken layer.
- Generously sprinkle shredded or sliced cheese atop the avocado for rich, melting potential.
- Enhance the sandwich’s flavor profile by adding crisp tomato rounds, crisp lettuce leaves, or thinly sliced red onion according to personal preference.
- Carefully position the second bread slice over the layered ingredients, ensuring the mayonnaise side faces inward.
- Melt butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Gently place the assembled sandwich into the heated skillet, allowing the bread to transform into a crispy, golden-brown exterior.
- Cook approximately 3-4 minutes per side, monitoring carefully to achieve an evenly toasted finish and completely melted cheese.
- Remove from heat, slice diagonally for an elegant presentation, and serve immediately while warm and invitingly crisp.
Notes
- Choose ripe, creamy avocados for the best texture and flavor in your sandwich.
- Grill chicken ahead of time and let it cool slightly to prevent soggy bread.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar or pepper jack for extra kick.
- Lightly press the sandwich while grilling to ensure even browning and melting.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg