Description
Gourmet chicken avocado melt sandwich blends creamy textures with savory ingredients from Mediterranean cuisine. Balanced flavors and simple preparation make this meal perfect for quick lunches and satisfying hunger with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 chicken breast
- 2 slices of cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Bread and Spreads:
- 2 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) mayonnaise
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil or butter
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Lettuce
- Tomato slices
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-heat skillet and lightly coat with olive oil or butter to ensure even browning and prevent sticking.
- Apply a generous layer of mayonnaise across one side of each bread slice, creating a creamy exterior for optimal crispiness.
- Construct the sandwich base by spreading mashed avocado onto the non-mayonnaise side of bread, ensuring a smooth, even coverage.
- Layer shredded chicken over the avocado, distributing evenly to guarantee consistent flavor in each bite.
- Sprinkle cheese atop the chicken, allowing it to melt and bind the ingredients together during cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to enhance the sandwich’s overall taste profile.
- Optional: Add crisp lettuce or fresh tomato slices for additional texture and freshness.
- Crown the sandwich with the second bread slice, mayonnaise side facing outward to promote golden browning.
- Carefully transfer the assembled sandwich to the preheated skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until bread turns golden and cheese melts completely.
- Once perfectly crisp and heated through, remove from skillet, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and gooey.
Notes
- Choose high-quality, ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and richest flavor in your sandwich.
- Shred warm, freshly cooked chicken for maximum tenderness and easier spreading across the bread.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss to customize your melt’s taste profile.
- For a gluten-free option, swap regular bread with gluten-free alternatives or use large lettuce leaves as a low-carb wrap.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg