Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken and creamy avocado with melted cheese on crispy sourdough bread
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced (about 2 medium breasts)
→ 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 (optional)
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ For Grilling
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
# How To Make It:
01 - In a small bowl, mash one avocado with lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
02 - Spread the avocado mixture evenly on 4 bread slices, ensuring complete coverage to the edges.
03 - Layer the shredded chicken, tomato slices, remaining avocado slices, and cheese on top of the avocado spread. Sprinkle with cilantro or parsley if desired.
04 - Top with the remaining bread slices to form 4 complete sandwiches, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Butter the outside of each sandwich lightly on both sides, using softened butter for even coverage.
06 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is fully melted.
07 - Slice each sandwich in half diagonally and serve warm while the cheese remains melted.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy avocado spread does double duty as both moisture and flavor, so your sandwich never feels dry like some melted cheese concoctions can
- You can prep everything in advance and just grill when hunger strikes, making it perfect for those nights when cooking feels like too much effort
02 -
- Medium heat is your friend here; too high and you'll burn the bread before the cheese has a chance to melt
- Letting the sandwiches rest for a minute after grilling gives the cheese time to set slightly so it doesn't ooze out the moment you cut them
03 -
- The lemon juice in the avocado spread doesn't just add flavor—it keeps the avocado from oxidizing and turning brown
- A cast iron skillet distributes heat more evenly than stainless steel, giving you more consistent browning across the entire sandwich