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.

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

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings people

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