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chicken avocado melt sandwich

Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich

The Crispy Chef
This homemade chicken avocado melt sandwich is bursting with juicy, seasoned chicken, creamy avocado, spicy chipotle mayo, and melty cheddar cheese—all grilled between golden slices of sourdough. It’s better than your favorite café version and endlessly customizable.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 650 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet or griddle
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Chipotle Mayo:
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce minced
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • For Assembly:
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 tomato sliced (optional)
  • Red onion slices thin
  • Butter for grilling

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
  • Pat chicken dry and season with chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Cook chicken 5-7 minutes per side until internal temp is 165°F.
  • Rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  • Step 2: Make the Chipotle Mayo
  • In a bowl, mix mayo, chipotle peppers with adobo, lime juice, and garlic powder.
  • Stir until smooth. Adjust spice level to taste.
  • Step 3: Prep the Other Ingredients
  • Slice avocados, mash slightly with a fork, and mix with a little lime juice.
  • Slice tomato and onion. Set aside cheese and bread.
  • Step 4: Assemble and Grill
  • Butter the outside of each bread slice.
  • Spread chipotle mayo inside each slice.
  • Layer: cheese, chicken, avocado, tomato, onion, more cheese, and top bread.
  • Grill sandwich 3-4 minutes per side until golden and melty.
  • Press with spatula while cooking. Lower heat and cover if needed to melt cheese.

Notes

Southwest: Add black beans, corn, jalapeños, and pepper jack.
Mediterranean: Use feta, olives, roasted red pepper, and tzatziki.
Bacon Ranch: Add crispy bacon and ranch dressing.
BBQ: Use BBQ chicken and smoked gouda with caramelized onions.
Pesto: Swap chipotle mayo for basil pesto and use mozzarella.
For meal prep: cook chicken and make chipotle mayo ahead. Assemble fresh.
Keep avocado green with lime juice and sandwich between cheese slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 34gFat: 42g
Keyword chicken avocado melt
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