Chicken Avocado Melt

Chicken Avocado Melt is one of my favourite sandwiches. It does take a little time to prepare but is so worth it. The moist coated chicken with warm avocado and melted cheese is a thing of beauty. This is popular with my children and their friends and often requested for weekend brunches. A brief breakdown is below to get your taste buds flowing.

The Chicken Avocado Melt is a modern twist on classic comfort food, blending crispy, well-seasoned chicken with the creamy richness of ripe avocado and melted cheese. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it an excellent option for a mid-week meal or a casual gathering.

At the heart of the Chicken Avocado Melt is the tender chicken breast, which is coated with a delightful mixture of cornflour, ground cumin, and garlic powder. These spices add a subtle warmth and depth to the chicken, giving it a well-rounded flavour. Once coated, the chicken is dipped in beaten egg and then dredged in cornmeal, creating a crispy outer layer when pan-fried to perfection in butter.

The creamy element of this dish comes from perfectly ripe avocado slices, which are added on top of the hot, crispy chicken. The avocado’s smooth texture and mild flavour complement the crispy chicken, offering a satisfying contrast in both taste and texture.

But it’s the melted Monterey Jack cheese that truly elevates this dish. As it melts over the chicken and avocado, it creates a rich and gooey topping, bringing all the flavours together. A sprinkle of finely chopped scallions adds a bit of brightness and crunch, while a dollop of sour cream as a garnish introduces a tangy, refreshing note to balance the richness of the cheese and avocado.

Perfect as a standalone dish or paired with a simple salad, the Chicken Avocado Melt offers a deliciously comforting experience with a modern, creamy twist.

Chicken Avocado Melt

A classic meal for the taste conscious. The combination of the chicken, avocado and cheese all baked together makes this a lovely treat.

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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Snacks

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: Avocado, Cheese, Chicken, Chicken Avocado Melt, Dairy, Eggs, Monterey Jack

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 544kcal

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Ingredients

 

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• 6 large chicken breast skinless and boneless
• 3 tbsp cornstarch cornflour
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• ground pepper to taste
• 1 large eggs beaten
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 large avocado ripe, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
• 2 tbsp sour cream garnish
• 2 large scallions chopped

Instructions

• Using a meat mallet or the bottom of a small heavy saucepan, flatten the chicken breast halves to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (5 mm).
  6 large chicken breast
• Combine the cornstarch, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  3 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp garlic powder, Salt, ground pepper
• Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the cornmeal.
  1 large eggs, 1/2 cup cornmeal
• Heat the butter in a skillet over moderate heat and brown the chicken lightly on both sides.
  3 tbsp butter
• Place the chicken in a shallow baking dish and top with the avocado slices and cheese.
  1 large avocado, 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
• Bake in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for 15 minutes, until the chicken is done and the cheese has melted.
• Serve garnished with a dollop of sour cream and chopped scallions.
  2 large scallions, 2 tbsp sour cream

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 822mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.4g