Description
A speedy and satisfying sandwich with juicy grilled chicken, ripe avocado, and a tangy sauce, perfect for lunch or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 2 ripe avocados, sliced
- 8 slices bread, toasted (sourdough or whole wheat)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter for cooking
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: sliced cheddar or pepper jack, lettuce, tomato slices, thin red onion, pickles
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika or chili flakes
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Heat 1–2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 4–6 minutes per side until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove and rest chicken for 5 minutes.
- While the chicken rests, mash or slice the avocados.
- Whisk the mayo (or yogurt), lime juice, Dijon, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Toast the bread until golden and slightly crisp.
- Slice the chicken thinly across the grain.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading sauce on both slices of toast, layering chicken, avocado, lettuce, tomato, and cheese if using.
- Press gently, slice in half, and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, serve with a crisp side like a mixed green salad or sweet potato fries. Store components separately to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken sandwich, avocado sandwich, quick lunch, healthy recipe, easy recipe