Best Chicken Avocado Sandwich for Simple Gourmet Lunch
A quick weeknight lunch combining tender grilled chicken, creamy avocado, and gooey Swiss or cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough. The zesty Dijon-mayo spread and crisp red onion slices provide a bright, satisfying contrast to the rich elements.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2
- Salt and pepper
- To taste
- Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon
- Avocado, sliced
- 1
- Cheese slices (Swiss, cheddar, or provolone)
- 4
- Bread (sourdough, ciabatta, or comparable)
- 4 slices
- Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons
- Dijon mustard, non-alcoholic
- 1 tablespoon
- Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 small
- Tomato, sliced
- 2 medium
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering
- Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper
- Pan-fry chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through
- Top each breast with 2 cheese slices and let melt over 30 seconds
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon non-alcoholic Dijon mustard until smooth
- On 2 slices of bread, spread 1/2 the Dijon-mayo mixture
- Place cooked chicken (with melted cheese) onto the prepared bread halves
- Top each with 4-5 avocado slices, 1/2 red onion slices, and 1 sliced tomato per sandwich
- Cover with remaining bread halves, press gently
- Grill the sandwiches on both sides for 1-2 minutes until bread turns golden and cheese is runny
- Let cool slightly before slicing diagonally and serving
Notes
For a halal-certified cheese, substitute any cheese type with a clearly labeled halal option
Use a toaster or griddle for bread to avoid smoke from Dijon mustard
Adjust mayo-to-dijon ratios to taste (50/50 works well)
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor
Skip red onion if serving someone sensitive to strong flavors
Use a toaster or griddle for bread to avoid smoke from Dijon mustard
Adjust mayo-to-dijon ratios to taste (50/50 works well)
Add fresh herbs like basil or parsley for extra flavor
Skip red onion if serving someone sensitive to strong flavors
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 42gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4g
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