Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable Version)
Warm, hearty layers of juicy chicken, ripe avocado, and melted cheese on crispy grilled bread
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
→ 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
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# Directions:
01 - Mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly across 4 bread slices to create a flavorful foundation.
03 - Arrange shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese over the prepared bread. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Place remaining bread slices on top to form 4 complete sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere layers.
05 - Lightly coat the outside of each sandwich with softened butter on both sides for golden grilling.
06 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Grill sandwiches for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until bread is golden brown and cheese is fully melted.
07 - Remove from heat, slice each sandwich diagonally in half, and serve immediately while warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The creamy avocado spread melts into the warm chicken creating an incredibly rich texture without needing heavy sauces
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy deli
02 -
- Low and slow heat prevents burning the bread before the cheese melts completely
- Letting the assembled sandwiches sit for 2 minutes before grilling helps everything meld together
03 -
- Use room temperature ingredients for even melting throughout
- Weigh down the sandwich with a heavy pan while cooking for restaurant style pressing