Honey Mustard Chicken, Bacon, and Avocado Melts
Vibrant colors, bold flavors, with everything tucked between layers of melty goodness - so good!
Servings: 6
Calories: 754kcal
Ingredients
Honey Mustard
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt
Melts
- 1 loaf Ciabatta bread halved lengthwise
- 1/2 cup honey mustard
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini or pickles
- 1 cup shredded rotisserie or grilled chicken
- 8 slices crispy bacon
- 1 cup shredded Gouda or Havarti cheese
- 1 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped dill
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes with oil
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. To make the honey mustard. Combine all ingredients in a bowl or glass jar. Taste and adjust the salt.2. To make the sandwich. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Lay the bread, cut side up, on a cutting board. Working with the top piece of ciabatta, pull out some of the insides to create a space for the filling. Spread the honey mustard over the bottom piece of bread. Now add the spinach and sliced pepperoncini/pickles. Layer half the cheese and the chicken on top. Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted.3. Remove from the oven. Add the remaining cheese and the bacon. Arrange the sliced avocado over the bacon. Add the basil, dill, and some more honey mustard. Add the top half of the ciabatta and gently push down on the sandwich. 4. In a bowl, mix the sun-dried tomatoes, 1/4 cup oil, and the parmesan. Rub the top piece of bread with the oil. Bake another 5 minutes until toasted.5. Remove from the oven. Slice into six sandwiches. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Roasted Lemon Pepper Chicken: Preheat the oven to 425° F. In a baking dish, toss 1 pound of chicken breasts and or thighs with 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1-2 tablespoons cajun seasoning, and a good pinch of black pepper. Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes, until lightly charred and cooked through. Finish with the zest of a lemon. Thinly slice or shred.
Nutrition
Calories: 754kcal
