Description
This Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich is a delicious and satisfying meal featuring juicy grilled chicken breasts, creamy mashed avocado with a hint of lemon, fresh spinach and tomato slices, all layered between crispy grilled sourdough bread with melted cheddar cheese. The sandwich combines creamy, savory, and fresh flavors, making it perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Seasoning
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Avocado Spread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sandwich Components
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 4 slices of tomato
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flavors penetrate the meat.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until they are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes to retain the juices.
- Prepare the avocado spread: While the chicken cooks, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork, then stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste to make a creamy and tangy spread.
- Slice the chicken: After resting, cut the chicken breasts into thin strips for easy layering in the sandwich.
- Prepare the bread: Spread mayonnaise evenly on one side of each sourdough bread slice. On the opposite side of each slice, spread a generous portion of the mashed avocado mixture.
- Assemble the sandwich: On two slices of bread, arrange the sliced chicken over the avocado side, followed by fresh spinach leaves, tomato slices, and cheddar cheese.
- Top and close: Place the remaining bread slices on top, ensuring the avocado spread faces the sandwich fillings.
- Grill the sandwich: Heat a grill pan or clean skillet over medium heat. Place the sandwiches in the pan with the mayonnaise side down. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes, pressing gently with a spatula until the cheese melts and the bread becomes golden and crispy.
- Serve: Remove the sandwiches from the pan, slice them in half, and serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture in the spread.
- Resting the chicken after cooking helps keep it juicy.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the chicken seasoning.
- If you prefer, substitute cheddar cheese with your favorite melting cheese like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Serve with a side salad or chips for a complete meal.
