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Thick slice of golden-brown toasted artisan sourdough topped with grill-marked chicken, fresh overlapping avocado, and melted cheese garnished with red pepper flakes and cilantro.
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The Ultimate Chicken Avocado Melt on Artisan Sourdough

Master the ultimate Chicken Avocado Melt with juicy grill-marked chicken, bright layers of ripe avocado, and a gooey blend of blistered provolone and mozzarella on toasted artisan sourdough.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 sandwich
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 820

Ingredients
  

Sandwich Components
  • 2 slices artisan sourdough bread Thick-cut, about 2 oz (56g) each
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter 14g, for toasting
  • 6 oz chicken breast 170g, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15ml, for grilling
  • 0.5 tsp salt 3g
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper 1g
  • 0.5 medium avocado Sliced into overlapping layers
  • 2 slices provolone cheese 1.5 oz (42g)
  • 0.25 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 28g
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes 1g
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro 3g, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Grill Pan Essential for searing deep, dark grill marks into the chicken.
  • 1 Oven with Broiler Needed to achieve golden-brown spots and slight blistering on the cheese.

Method
 

Preparation and Assembly
  1. Heat a cast-iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the chicken breast with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until dark grill marks form and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest, then slice into thick strips.
  2. Spread butter evenly on one side of each thick slice of artisan sourdough. Toast butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until a deep golden-brown, crispy crust forms.
  3. Place the toasted bread on a baking sheet, toasted side down. Arrange the chicken strips on the bottom slice, then fan out the avocado slices in overlapping layers over the warm poultry.
  4. Drape the provolone and sprinkle the mozzarella over the avocado. Place under the broiler on high for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is gooey with slight blistering and golden-brown spots.
  5. Remove from the oven and immediately garnish the melted cheese with red pepper flakes and chopped cilantro. Top with the remaining sourdough slice slightly askew to reveal the cheese pull.

Nutrition

Calories: 820kcalProtein: 58gFat: 48gFiber: 8g

Notes

Room Temperature Cheese: Pull provolone and mozzarella from the fridge 15 minutes before broiling for a faster, more even melt.
Dry Your Poultry: Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before oiling to ensure crisp grill marks rather than steaming.
Keyword Broiled Cheese Sandwich,Chicken Avocado Melt,Gourmet Sandwich

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