Description
This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a delicious and hearty meal combining tender, seasoned chicken breasts with creamy mashed avocado, fresh spinach, tomato slices, and melted cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread. Grilled to golden perfection, this sandwich is perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Avocado Spread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Components
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 slices tomato
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper evenly on both sides to enhance the natural flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked with no pink inside. Remove from skillet and allow to rest for a few minutes to retain juices.
- Prepare the avocado spread: While the chicken cooks, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork and mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste for a creamy, tangy spread.
- Slice the chicken: Cut the rested chicken breasts into thin, even strips for layering on the sandwich.
- Prepare the bread: Spread mayonnaise on one side of each sourdough bread slice to add moisture and flavor.
- Spread avocado: On the opposite side of each slice of bread (the side without mayonnaise), spread a generous amount of the mashed avocado evenly.
- Assemble the sandwich: On two slices of bread (avocado side up), layer the chicken strips followed by fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, and cheddar cheese.
- Top the sandwich: Place the remaining slices of bread on top, ensuring the avocado side faces the sandwich ingredients for maximum flavor.
- Grill the sandwich: Heat a grill pan or clean skillet over medium heat. Place the assembled sandwiches in the pan, mayonnaise side down.
- Cook until golden and melty: Grill each sandwich for about 3-4 minutes per side, gently pressing with a spatula to help the cheese melt and the bread turn crispy and golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the pan, slice them in half, and serve warm for a delightful meal.
Notes
- Use ripe avocado for a creamy spread that complements the chicken perfectly.
- Resting the chicken after cooking ensures juiciness and better texture when sliced.
- You can substitute sourdough bread with any sturdy bread that grills well.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the avocado mash.
- Make sure the grill pan is hot before placing the sandwiches for optimal toasting.
