Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich (Printable)
Grilled chicken and mashed avocado on toasted rolls with spinach, tomato, and Dijon-mayo—ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
01 - 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - ½ teaspoon salt
06 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Sandwich Assembly
08 - 4 sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns, split
09 - 1 large ripe avocado
10 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
11 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
12 - 1 cup baby spinach or lettuce
13 - 4 slices Swiss or cheddar cheese (optional)
14 - ¼ cup mayonnaise
15 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
# How To Make:
01 - Butterfly the chicken breasts by slicing them horizontally through the center, creating 4 thinner, even cutlets for faster and more uniform grilling.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Add the chicken cutlets and toss thoroughly to coat all surfaces. Allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes at room temperature.
03 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken cutlets on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until fully cooked through and nicely charred with grill marks. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.
04 - While the chicken cooks, halve and pit the avocado, then scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash with a fork and season with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
05 - In a separate small bowl, blend the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard together until smooth and well combined.
06 - Lightly toast the split sandwich rolls or ciabatta buns on the grill or in a toaster until golden and slightly crisp on the cut sides.
07 - Spread the Dijon mayo mixture on the bottom half of each toasted roll. Layer with spinach or lettuce, a grilled chicken cutlet, a slice of cheese if desired, tomato slices, thin rings of red onion, and a generous spoonful of mashed avocado. Cap with the top half of the roll.
08 - Serve the sandwiches immediately while warm and fresh for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The smoked paprika marinade does most of the heavy lifting, so you get deep flavor with almost zero effort.
- Butterflying the chicken means every piece cooks evenly and stays juicy, which解决了 dry chicken forever.
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- Do not skip butterflying the chicken because thick breasts take twice as long and dry out before the center is safe to eat.
- Toasting the buns right before assembly is the difference between a sandwich that holds together and one that falls apart on the second bite.
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- Press the chicken flat with your palm after butterflying to ensure even thickness across the whole piece.
- Let the chicken rest two minutes off the heat before assembling so the juices redistribute instead of running out onto your bun.