Chicken/Avocado Sandwich Recipe

Name: Chicken/Avocado Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness; Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 small clove garlic (or 1/2 of a larger clove); 1/2 cup fresh herbs (I used 2 tablespoons each basil, chives, cilantro, and parsley); 1 avocado, peeled and pitted; 7 ounces Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon honey; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper; 4 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls; 1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves

Servings: persons

2 chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small clove garlic (or 1/2 of a larger clove)
1/2 cup fresh herbs (I used 2 tablespoons each basil, chives, cilantro, and parsley)
1 avocado, peeled and pitted
7 ounces Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons white balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
4 hamburger buns or sandwich rolls
1 cup fresh baby spinach leaves

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1. Prepare grill for direct grilling over medium heat. Spray the chicken with nonstick spray (or brush with a neutral oil) and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and ground black pepper.
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2. Place chicken on the hot grill rack and cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until chicken loses its pink color throughout and reaches an internal temperature of 165u00b0 F. Remove the chicken from grill and let it stand 5 minutes.
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3. Meanwhile, prepare the green goddess sauce: In a food processor, pulse garlic until finely chopped. Add herbs and pulse again until finely chopped.
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4. Add avocado, yogurt, honey, lemon juice, vinegar, ground white pepper, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Process until mixture is well combined (there will be visible flecks of herbs).
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5. Build sandwiches using buns, spinach, chicken and Green Goddess Sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chicken breasts, cut crosswise in half and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness, Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken/Avocado Sandwich falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken/Avocado Sandwich

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Variations & substitutions

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