Avocado Chicken Melt (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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4 slices of your favorite bread (try ciabatta or sourdough)
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1 creamy avocado, sliced up
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2 chicken breasts, no bone or skin
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4 cheese slices (cheddar, provolone, or Swiss work great)
→ Seasonings & Spreads
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Freshly cracked black pepper and salt to taste
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1 tablespoon of mustard (Dijon is ideal)
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2 big spoonfuls of mayonnaise
→ Fresh Toppings
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A small ripe tomato, sliced thin
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1 small red onion, sliced into rings
→ For Cooking
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Butter or olive oil for toasting the bread
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1 tablespoon of olive oil to cook the chicken
# Instructions:
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Pat your chicken with some salt and pepper all over. Add olive oil to a pan and warm it on medium-high until it starts to shimmer. Lay the chicken in the pan and cook about 6-7 minutes per side until the center is no longer pink, and the outside is golden brown. Rest it for a moment and then slice it thin.
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As the chicken sits, cut up the creamy avocado, tomato, and onion into slices. Set your cheese slices on standby!
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Take your bread slices and coat them generously with mayo and a little mustard. This'll help the bread toast up with amazing flavor.
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Start layering—add the sliced chicken, avocado, and a slice of cheese to each slice of prepared bread. Top it with tomato and onion before adding the second slice of bread, mayo-side facing out.
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Heat your skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil or butter. Place the sandwiches in the skillet and toast until the outside is golden and the cheese is gooey and melted, about 3-4 minutes each side. Press lightly with a spatula to help it cook evenly.
# Notes:
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For even melting, pull your cheese out of the fridge ahead of time so it's not too cold.
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Leftovers should go in a sealed container and warmed up in a toaster oven to keep the bread crispy. Skip the microwave!