Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 slices sourdough bread
– 1/4 avocado, sliced
– 2 ounces smoked chicken breast, sliced
– 3 peppadew peppers, sliced
– 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
– 1 slice dairy-free cheese
– 1 to 2 tablespoons chipotle sauce
– 1 tablespoon chipotle adobo sauce
– 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
1-Getting started with this Chicken Avocado Melt Sandwich: mix all the chipotle sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth, and adjust the seasoning if needed for that perfect spicy kick. This sauce adds the flavorful punch that makes the sandwich special, so take a moment to taste and tweak.
2-Next: heat a skillet to medium-high and brush the outer sides of the bread with 1 tablespoon olive oil for a crispy finish. Place one slice of bread in the skillet, then layer on 1 slice dairy-free cheese, followed by 2 ounces sliced smoked chicken breast, 1/4 sliced avocado, 3 sliced peppadew peppers, and 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro. Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of the chipotle sauce on the inside of the second bread slice before placing it on top to complete the sandwich.
3-Final Cooking Steps: Toast the sandwich in the skillet until the bottom is golden brown and the cheese melts, which takes about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook the other side for another 2-3 minutes. Once done, remove from the skillet and slice the sandwich before serving to let the flavors shine. This method ensures a melty, crispy result, and itβs a great way to use tips like adding avocado right before cooking to keep it fresh, as mentioned in my earlier advice.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use smoked chicken breast, leftover rotisserie chicken, or deli meat based on availability.
πΆοΈ Peppadew peppers provide a mild, slightly pickled heat similar to banana peppers; slice or use whole.
π₯ Add avocado just before cooking to keep it fresh and prevent browning.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Pan-toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 730
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 2656 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0.02 g
- Carbohydrates: 80 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 39 mg
