Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Proteins & Dairy
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2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
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4 slices of cheese (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
→ Bread & Spreads
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4 slices of bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or preferred type)
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
→ Produce
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1 ripe avocado, sliced
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1 small red onion, thinly sliced
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1 tomato, sliced
→ Oils & Seasonings
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Butter or olive oil for grilling
# Instructions:
01 -
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing thinly.
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Slice the avocado, prepare cheese slices, slice red onion thinly, and slice tomato. Set aside.
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Spread a thin layer of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard on each slice of bread.
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On two slices of bread, layer the sliced chicken, avocado, cheese, red onion, and tomato. Top with the remaining bread slices, mayo side down.
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Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Add butter or olive oil to the pan. Cook sandwiches until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side. Press gently with a spatula to help cheese melt evenly.
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Remove sandwiches from heat and let cool for a minute before slicing in half. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like basil or cilantro to the sandwich.
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Toast the bread lightly before assembly for extra crunch.