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Brian Sunter

Sourdough Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, and greens on thick slices of extra-tangy sourdough. Built for the day the loaf comes out of the oven.

10 minutes cook 15 minutes prep 25 minutes total 2 servings
sandwich chicken sourdough high-protein
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Ingredients

  • 300 g chicken breast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp light mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 whole avocado
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 4 slices red onion
  • 4 leaves lettuce

Equipment

  • skillet

Instructions

Grill the chicken

1

Season the 300 g chicken breast with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper . Grill or sear in a skillet over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side (165 F internal). Rest 5 minutes , then slice.

Build the sandwiches

2

Toast 4 thick slices of 4 slices sourdough bread (from [[resources/recipes/tangy-sourdough-bread|Extra-Tangy Sourdough Bread]]) until golden.

3

Spread 2 tbsp light mayonnaise and 2 tsp Dijon mustard on the bread. Layer 1 whole avocado (sliced or smashed), the sliced chicken, 4 slices tomato , 4 slices red onion , and 4 leaves lettuce .

4

Close, press gently, slice diagonally, and serve.

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title: Sourdough Chicken Sandwich
description: "Grilled chicken breast, avocado, tomato, and greens on thick slices of extra-tangy sourdough. Built for the day the loaf comes out of the oven."
servings: 2
total time: 25 minutes
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
tags: [sandwich, chicken, sourdough, high-protein]
cuisine: American
difficulty: easy
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== Build the sandwiches ==

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Spread @light mayonnaise{2%tbsp} and @Dijon mustard{2%tsp} on the bread. Layer @avocado{1%whole} (sliced or smashed), the sliced chicken, @tomato{4%slices}, @red onion{4%slices}, and @lettuce{4%leaves}.

Close, press gently, slice diagonally, and serve.

> Per-sandwich nutrition (estimated): ~650 kcal, 56 g protein, 58 g carbs, 17 g fat, 7 g fiber, ~3 g sugar, ~1,000 mg sodium. Smaller portion (110 g chicken, one slice folded open-face style): ~560 kcal, 44 g protein.