Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich
Delicious Chipotle Grilled Chicken with Avocado Sandwich that's perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- Grill
- Meat Pounder
- shallow bowl
Ingredients
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder adjust for heat
Chicken and Sandwich Assembly
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2 breast halves
- 4 slices Monterey Jack cheese small slices
- 4 sets hamburger buns
- 1 whole avocado peeled, seeded and sliced
- 1 Iceberg or lettuce of preference
- to taste mayonnaise
Instructions
Preparation
- In a shallow bowl, stir together the olive oil, lime juice, and chipotle chile powder.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of wax paper. Use a meat pounder to pound the breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch. Cut off excess fat.
- Place the chicken breasts in the marinade, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes, preferably an hour.
Grilling and Assembly
- Heat your grill on high heat if you are using a gas grill, or prepare coals for direct heat if using charcoal.
- Grill the chicken pieces a couple of minutes on each side, until cooked through. Once cooked, add a slice of cheese to the chicken and cover to melt for half a minute.
- Toast the buns on the grill.
- Assemble the sandwiches - bun bottom, chicken with melted cheese, avocado, lettuce, and mayonnaise on the top bun.
Notes
For additional flavor, feel free to customize toppings such as peppers or additional sauces.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 722kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 39gFat: 44g
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