If you’ve got some ripe avocados sitting in your fridge, you need to try this chicken avocado melt sandwich. It has been my recent go-to when I’m short on time for lunch but looking for something nutritious and fulfilling. With a delicious harmony of tender, flavourful chicken, buttery avocado, melted cheese, and a homemade honey mustard dressing adding a refreshing note, this is more than just a simple sandwich.
Every bite is a blend of creamy, savoury, and slightly zesty flavours, all hugged by golden, toasted bread. Whether you’re craving a hearty lunch, a quick dinner, or the ultimate comfort food, this chicken avocado melt sandwich hits the spot.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- Juicy chicken: Tender and packed with flavour.
- Creamy avocado: Packed with healthy fats and adds a rich, buttery smoothness.
- Melted cheese: Gooey, golden, and satisfying.
- Homemade honey mustard dressing: Adds a sweet, tangy kick to round out the rich flavours.
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Ingredients for chicken avocado melt
- Chicken: Breast or thigh.
- Avocado: For the perfectly creamy avocado, choose one that is slightly soft as you squeeze but not feel too mushy.
- Cheese: Choose any type of cheese that melts well.
- Bread
- Marinade: Marinate the chicken with some cornstarch, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and chilli pepper (optional for heat).
For the honey mustard dressing
- Mayonnaise: Or Greek yogurt.
- Honey
- Mustard: Dijon mustard or yellow mustard.
- Lemon juice: Brightens the flavour with a touch of tang.
How to make chicken avocado melt
- Marinate the chicken: Dice the chicken breast, then mix with cornstarch, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and chilli pepper. Marinate for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the honey mustard dressing: In a small bowl, mix together honey, mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a pan skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken breasts until golden-brown (about 2 minutes per side).
- Make the sandwich: Spread the honey mustard dressing on 1 piece of bread, then place a piece of cheese, cooked chicken, and sliced avocado on top. Close the sandwich.
- Toast the sandwich: Melt some butter in a pan over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down lightly, until the bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice in half and enjoy while hot and gooey!
Success tips on making chicken avocado melt
Dice the chicken.
You don’t want huge chunks of chicken in the sandwich so be sure to dice the chicken into small pieces, or shred them with 2 forks after cooking. This allows you to evenly spread the chicken on the bread.
Do not always flip the chicken.
To ensure the chicken breasts stay juicy and tender inside while having a golden-brown exterior, sear them over medium-high heat and flip only when one side has turned golden. This creates a smoky flavour while preventing moisture loss.
Toast the sandwich.
Once you’ve added the butter to the pan, wait until it’s melted and sizzling before adding the sandwich so it toasts rather than becoming greasy. Toast both sides until golden-brown for that delicious crunch as you take a bite.
Crunchy, tender, and gooey, this chicken avocado melt offers multiple textures and layers of flavours in one bite. Quick to make and impossible to resist, this recipe is perfect for a simple lunch, dinner, or whenever you’re craving something hearty yet fresh.
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Chicken Avocado Melt
Ingredients
- 1 chicken breast diced
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 ripe avocado sliced
- 4 slices of bread
- 2 tbsp butter for toasting
For the marinade
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp chilli powder optional for heat
For the honey mustard dressing
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Dice the chicken breast, then mix with cornstarch, salt, pepper, dried oregano, and chilli pepper. Marinate for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the honey mustard dressing: In a small bowl, mix together honey, mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: In a pan skillet, heat some oil over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken breasts until golden-brown (about 2 minutes per side).
- Make the sandwich: Spread the honey mustard dressing on 1 piece of bread, then place a piece of cheese, cooked chicken, and sliced avocado on top. Close the sandwich.
- Toast the sandwich: Melt some butter in a pan over medium heat. Place the sandwich in the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, pressing down lightly, until the bread is golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Slice in half and enjoy while hot and gooey!