Chipotle Chicken & Avo Melt with Jalapeno Ranch

Cross section of chipotle chicken toasted sandwich with ingredients used in background.

Recipe by Molly
at missmollymakes.com

5 from 1 vote

Chipotle Chicken & Avo Melt with Jalapeno Ranch

Smoky chipotle chicken, creamy avocado, melty cheddar cheese, zesty red onions, and zingy jalapeno ranch sauce combined to create a mouthful of flavour that will satisfy with each bite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings: Toasties

Calories: 919kcal

Ingredients

Chipotle Chicken

1 chicken breast sliced
2 tbsp chipotle in adobo chopped
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp paprika
¼ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp chilli flakes
2 tbsp olive oil

Jalapeno Ranch

4-5 tbsp mayo I use japanese kewpie
4-5 tbsp sour cream strained if necessary to make thicker
6 slices pickled jalapeno
2 tbsp fresh coriander/cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
¼ tsp dill fresh or dry
¼ tsp garlic powder
pinch tsp salt
¼ tsp ground black pepper

Avo Melt

4 slices bread of choice such as sourdough or whole whea
½ ripe avocado sliced
8 slices cheddar cheese
¼ red onion sliced
olive oil to brush bread

Instructions

Jalapeno Ranch

In a blender or food processor, prepare the Jalapeno Ranch by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeno slices, fresh coriander/cilantro, lime juice, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper. Blend well until smooth and creamy. See the tip above if you don't have a blender.

Chipotle Chicken

In a small bowl, combine the chicken along with the other chipotle marinade ingredients. Mix well.
Heat olive oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and marinade to the pan and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until opaque and cooked through. Remove from the pan with pan juices and allow to rest for a few minutes. Chop chicken into chunks or shred if desired.

Bring it all together

Take the slices of bread and place them on a plate or work surface. If you'd like to butter or oil the underside of the bread, do that now. This will help with adding crunch.
Layer two slices with 1-2 slices of cheese, then divide the chicken evenly over the cheese bread. Top the chicken with avocado slices, red onion, a drizzle of jalapeno ranch then another layer of cheddar cheese. Place the remaining bread slices on top.
Carefully transfer sandwiches to a preheated sandwich press. Toast the sandwiches for about 4-5 minutes, or until the bread turns golden brown and crispy, and the cheese is melted.
Alternatively, use a griddle or a pan on medium heat. Cook for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side. Flip the sandwich when the cheese starts to melt and continue cooking until both sides are golden and crispy.
Serve the Chipotle Chicken & Avocado Melts warm with extra Jalapeno ranch tp dip and enjoy!

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