Avocado And Chicken Melts Recipes

CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT

Steps:

• Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; set aside. In a shallow bowl, combine cornstarch, cumin, garlic powder, salt and cayenne. In another shallow bowl, beat egg and water. Dip chicken into egg, then roll in the cornstarch mixture and cornmeal. , In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat in oil until golden brown on both sides. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; arrange avocado evenly on top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve with sour cream, salsa and green onions if desired.

CHICKEN AVOCADO MELT

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper. Flatten them to 1/4 inch thickness, using a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
• Combine the cornstarch, cumin, and garlic salt in a small bowl, stirring well.
• Combine the beaten egg and water in a small bowl, stirring well. Place the cornmeal in a shallow plate. Dredge the chicken in the cornstarch mixture; dip in the egg mixture, and then dredge in the cornmeal.
• Saute the chicken in oil in a large skillet for 2 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Transfer the chicken to a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
• Arrange the avocado slices over the chicken, and sprinkle evenly with the shredded cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the cheese melts and the chicken is done. Top with sour cream, green onions, and sweet red pepper. Garnish if desired.

AVOCADO AND CHICKEN MELTS

Steps:

• Slice chicken breast if using horizontally through middle.
• Place raw chicken on plate and squeeze over the juice from 1/2 a lemon.
• Sprinkle with the garlic pepper and turn to coat.
• Leave to marinate for a few mins then drain and fry in a little oil until golden brown on each side.
• Remove from pan and slice.
• Place avocado into a bowl and mash (if soft) or slice.
• Add juice of other 1/2 of lemon, salt, crushed garlic (if using)and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
• Place the four slices of bread on a baking paper lined tray and place in hot oven and grill/broil for a few mins until lightly browned.
• Remove tray from oven, turn bread slices over and spread right to the edges with the mashed or sliced avocado.
• Top with the chopped chicken, sliced tomatoes (if using) and cover with grated cheese and return to oven and grill/broil until cheese melts.
• Remove from oven and serve hot.

CHICKEN AND AVOCADO MELTS

Steps:

• Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. In a pan, heat about 2 tablespoons olive oil and cook chicken on both sides until done. Let cool briefly and cut into small cubes. Squeeze lemon juice from half a lemon into a bowl and add 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Mix in chicken and set aside.
• Rinse scallions, drain and pat dry and chop. Peel avocado and cut in half and remove pit and cut into small cubes. Puree half of avocado pieces, 2 tablespoons creme fraiche and 1 heaping teaspoon herb salt and stir in scallions.
• Toast bread until golden. Mix avocado cubes and avocado cream. Squeeze juice from remaining lemon half into avocado mixture and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread avocado mixture over toasted bread in a thick layer and add chicken. Sprinkle with mozzarella and season with pepper. In preheated oven, broil until mozzarella melts but does not burn, watching carefully. To serve, garnish to taste with watercress or sprouts.