Chicken And Avocado Melts Recipes

AVOCADO AND CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• Slice chicken breast if using horizontally through middle.
• Place raw chicken on plate and squeeze over the juice from 1/2 a lemon.
• Sprinkle with the garlic pepper and turn to coat.
• Leave to marinate for a few mins then drain and fry in a little oil until golden brown on each side.
• Remove from pan and slice.
• Place avocado into a bowl and mash (if soft) or slice.
• Add juice of other 1/2 of lemon, salt, crushed garlic (if using)and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
• Place the four slices of bread on a baking paper lined tray and place in hot oven and grill/broil for a few mins until lightly browned.
• Remove tray from oven, turn bread slices over and spread right to the edges with the mashed or sliced avocado.
• Top with the chopped chicken, sliced tomatoes (if using) and cover with grated cheese and return to oven and grill/broil until cheese melts.
• Remove from oven and serve hot.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT {PANERA COPYCAT}

Steps:

• Add chicken breast to a large pot of boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches 165 F. Remove from water, then shred chicken and season with salt & pepper.
• Slice focaccia in half lengthwise if needed. Mix ingredients together for chipotle mayo, then spread a little over a tablespoon over one half of focaccia bread.
• Top with 1/4 of the chicken, about 1 tbsp roasted red pepper, 1/4 of the avocado and one cheese slice. Top with remaining slice of focaccia bread, then add to a skillet over medium heat. Place lid overtop and cook for 3-4 minutes until cheese has just melted. Serve and enjoy!

CHICKEN, AVOCADO AND CHEDDAR MELT

Steps:

• Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, 1 teaspoon of the sliced green onions and 2 teaspoons of the parsley in a bowl. Set aside.
• Cut the chicken breast in half down the center. Cut each half into four thin long slices.
• Peel the avocado, remove the pit and slice each half lengthwise into four slices.
• Place two slices of chicken on each piece of toast. Spread half the reserved dressing over the chicken. Lay the avocado slices over the dressing and cover with remaining dressing. Place a piece of cheddar on top of each sandwich (the cheese should be large enough to cover the toast). Sprinkle lightly with the paprika and the remaining green onion slices.
• Preheat the broiler.
• Place the sandwiches in a broiling pan and broil 3 inches from the heat until the cheese melts. Remove the pan from the broiler and sprinkle the sandwiches with the remaining 1 teaspoon of parsley. Serve immediately.

CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Flatten them to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
• Combine the cornstarch, cumin, and garlic salt in a small bowl, stirring well.
• Combine the beaten egg and water in a small bowl, stirring well. Place the cornmeal in a shallow plate. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture; dip in the egg mixture, and then dredge in the cornmeal.
• Saute the chicken in oil in a large skillet for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
• Arrange the avocado slices over the chicken, and sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken is done. Top with sour cream, green onions, and sweet red pepper. Garnish if desired.

AVOCADO CHICKEN MELT

Steps:

• Combine panko crumbs, garlic salt and paprika in a large palstic food storage bag. Add chicken, close bag and toss to coat well. Wash hands. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil. Put coated chicken in hot skillet and cook 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Remove chicken from skillet and place in a shallow baking pan.
• Place avocado slices over chicken and sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese and green onions. Bake 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and internal juices of chicken run clear. (Or insert instant-read meat thermometer into thickent part of chicken. Temperature should read 180 degrees).
• In a small bowl, combine yogurt and bell pepper. Divide evenly over each slice of toast. Place each chicken breast on slice of toast.