Description
Juicy chicken and creamy avocado mingle in this irresistible chicken avocado melt sandwich, creating a harmony of flavors that dance between comfort and gourmet. Melted cheese and golden-toasted bread promise a delightful experience you’ll savor with every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 cups (480 ml) cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
Avocado and Seasonings:
- 1 ripe avocado, mashed
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Bread and Cheese Components:
- 4 slices of bread (or 2 sandwich rolls, split)
- 4 slices of cheese (cheddar, provolone, or pepper jack)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, softened
Optional Add-ins:
- Tomato slices
- Red onion slices
- Lettuce
Instructions
- Transform ripe avocados into a creamy, zesty spread by mashing them with tangy lime juice, aromatic garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Apply a delicate layer of mayonnaise across the bread surface, creating a moisture barrier for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Arrange shredded chicken generously over the prepared bread, ensuring even distribution of the protein.
- Lavishly spread the avocado mixture over the chicken, creating a rich, verdant layer that adds creaminess to the sandwich.
- Layer a slice of melty cheese atop the avocado spread, allowing its edges to slightly overlap the bread’s perimeter.
- Optionally enhance the sandwich with crisp tomato slices or thinly sliced red onions for additional crunch and flavor complexity.
- Crown the sandwich with a second slice of bread, pressing gently to secure all ingredients.
- Coat the exterior of the sandwich with a thin, even layer of butter, promoting golden caramelization and achieving a crisp exterior.
- Position the sandwich in a preheated skillet over medium heat, allowing it to transform into a golden-brown, perfectly melted masterpiece.
- Cook each side for approximately 2-3 minutes, monitoring the color and ensuring the cheese melts completely.
- Carefully slice the sandwich diagonally, creating two elegant triangular halves that showcase the vibrant layers within.
- Serve immediately alongside crisp potato chips, a fresh garden salad, or your preferred complementary side dish.
Notes
- Customize the avocado spread by adding fresh herbs like cilantro or chives for extra flavor complexity.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that provides tender, pre-cooked meat for the sandwich.
- Choose gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps to make this recipe suitable for low-carb or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or smoked gouda to create unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg