Description
A delicious and quick Chicken and Avocado Panini featuring tender sautéed chicken, creamy mashed avocado, fresh spinach, and melted sharp cheddar cheese, all pressed between crispy sourdough bread for a perfect savory sandwich experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 450g)
Produce
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Bakery
- 4 slices sourdough bread
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes until the pieces are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Mash the avocado: While the chicken cooks, scoop out the flesh of the ripe avocados into a bowl and mash them with a pinch of salt until creamy and smooth.
- Assemble the panini: On one slice of sourdough bread, layer fresh spinach leaves, the cooked chicken pieces, mashed avocado, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Top with another slice of bread to complete the sandwich.
- Brush with olive oil: Lightly brush both sides of the assembled panini with the remaining olive oil to ensure a crispy and golden crust when grilled.
- Grill the panini: Place the sandwich on a medium-low heat grill or skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, pressing down lightly until the bread is toasted golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove the panini from heat, slice diagonally, and serve immediately while warm and melty.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the best creamy texture.
- If sourdough bread is unavailable, ciabatta or rustic white bread can be a good substitute.
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of garlic powder or smoked paprika to the chicken before cooking.
- Use a panini press if available for even grilling and pressing of the sandwich.
- The sandwich can be customized by adding tomato slices or red onion for more texture and flavor.
