Description
Panera’s chipotle chicken avocado melt brings smoky southwest flavors dancing across melted cheese and grilled bread. Spicy chipotle chicken, creamy avocado, and tangy sauce create a delicious sandwich you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Base:
- 2 slices sourdough bread
- 1 tbsp butter (15 ml)
Protein and Cheese:
- 6 oz (170 g) grilled chicken breast
- 2 slices pepper jack cheese
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) chipotle mayo
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 small handful fresh cilantro
- 1 slice tomato
Instructions
- Slice avocado and tomato into thin, uniform pieces, ensuring even distribution across the sandwich.
- Brush exterior sides of sourdough bread with butter, creating a golden, crispy surface for grilling.
- Warm a skillet over medium heat for optimal bread toasting and sandwich melting.
- Layer one bread slice with grilled chicken, arranging pieces to cover the entire surface.
- Sprinkle salt and black pepper directly onto chicken for enhanced flavor profile.
- Add pepper jack cheese slices atop seasoned chicken, allowing them to slightly melt.
- Carefully spread chipotle mayo across the cheese, creating a creamy and spicy foundation.
- Arrange avocado slices uniformly over the mayo, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place tomato slice on top of avocado, adding freshness and moisture to the sandwich.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, distributing them evenly for aromatic complexity.
- Place second buttered bread slice on top, with buttered side facing outward.
- Grill sandwich in skillet for 3-4 minutes per side until bread turns golden brown and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from heat, let cool for 1-2 minutes, then slice diagonally and serve immediately.
Notes
- Perfectly slice avocado and tomato thinly to ensure even flavor distribution and aesthetically pleasing presentation.
- Butter the bread’s exterior generously to achieve a crispy, golden-brown texture that elevates the sandwich’s overall taste and crunch.
- Choose high-quality pepper jack cheese for maximum melting potential and a spicy kick that complements the chipotle mayo.
- For a gluten-free version, swap sourdough with gluten-free bread and ensure all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 648
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 892 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg