Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Print)
Warm, hearty layers of juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and melted cheese on toasted sourdough bread.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (about 2 medium breasts)
→ 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 (optional)
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 well combined.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
03 - Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices to form 4 complete sandwiches, pressing gently to compact 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 with melted cheese inside.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm and cheese is melted.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The avocado cream sauce inside makes every bite feel impossibly luxurious without much effort
- Leftover chicken transforms into something that tastes like it came from a deli counter
02 -
- Medium low heat is better than high you want the cheese to melt before the bread burns
- Let the sandwiches rest for about a minute after grilling so the cheese sets slightly
03 -
- Use a cast iron skillet if you have one for the most even browning
- Wrap assembled sandwiches in foil for 5 minutes before serving if you need to keep them warm