Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

I adore this Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich Recipe. They are so simple, but completely delicious. I hate spicy, but for some reason I love the kick of cayenne in the spicy mayo with the cool avocado and flaky, buttery, amazingly delish puff pastry. It’s pretty much perfection.

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The first time I had this recipe I knew it looked good, but it seemed a tad odd to use puff pastry for a sandwich. I am forever converted. You truly must try it yourself to understand, but it’s quite amazing.

Have you ever even had Puff pastry? It’s purdy darn delicious. We don’t make our own. We let the professionals handle it, and Pepperidge Farm does it so well! They make a fantastic puff pastry, and so I stick with them.

This recipe is adapted from Giada De Laurentiis, so unfortunately I cannot take the credit, but I’m all about sharing recipes that are delicious even if I didn’t think it up myself. We had already been inspired by a sandwich and had puff pastry lying around so when I saw her show making something similar I had to pounce!

Ingredients for Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich Recipe

It really doesn’t take many ingredients at all to make these grilled chicken sandwiches, so let’s run through everything you’ll need:

• Puff Pastry: You can find puff pastry in the freezer section of the grocery store by pie crusts.
• Chicken Breasts: boneless and skinless
• Montreal Chicken Seasoning: a blend of spices and herbs like garlic, onion, salt, paprika, orange peel, and bell pepper
• Kosher Salt: adds flavor
• Olive Oil: helps grill the chicken
• Mayonnaise: whatever your favorite brand is
• Cayenne Pepper: adds some heat to the mayo spread
• Baby Spinach: adds freshness
• Avocado: adds creamy richness to the sandwich

The measurements for all the ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to Make Chicken Avocado Sandwiches

Like I mentioned above, if you’ve never tried a sandwich on puff pastry, then your mind is about to be blown! The puff pastry is so flaky and buttery. We start by baking the puff pastry, and then I’ll walk you through the rest of the steps:

1. Prep: Move the rack of the oven down to the lower third of the oven and preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Bake the Puff Pastry: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Poke the puff pastry pieces all over with a fork. Cover it with another piece of parchment paper and place another baking sheet on top. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Let them cool.
3. Grill the Chicken: While the puff pastry is baking, grill the chicken. Preheat a grill pan and season both sides of the chicken with the Montreal chicken seasoning and salt. Drizzle with a little olive oil too. Grill the chicken until it is cooked through. Once cooked, slice into the thin slices.
4. Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and cayenne.
5. Assemble the Sandwiches: Place one piece of puff pastry on a plate and spread with a little spicy mayo. Top with three slices of chicken, some spinach and then avocado slices. Spread some mayo on the underside of another piece of puff pastry for the middle layer. Place it down and then spread a little more mayo on top of the puff pastry piece. Repeat the layers and top with a third piece of puff pastry.

All of the instructions can be found in the recipe card at the end of the post. Keep scrolling for all the details.

Can You Grill Chicken in an Oven?

To grill chicken in an oven, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Brush chicken with olive oil and place on a broiler pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Is Phyllo Dough the Same as Puff Pastry?

Puff pastry dough and phyllo dough are very different. Puff pastry is denser and sturdier than phyllo dough. If used interchangeably, Phyllo dough will yield different results than puff pastry.

Are Avocados Good For You?

Avocados are packed with nearly 20 vitamins and minerals. Avocados are rich in potassium, which helps lower blood pressure. They contain a good amount of fiber, folic acid and vitamins B6, C, E, and K.

Storage Tips

Once this chicken avocado sandwich is assembled, it won’t keep well for very long. The puff pastry gets soggy quickly once the mayo is added. If you want to save the sandwich, store all the components separately and assemble right before serving.

Indulge in a delicious and healthy meal with these grilled chicken avocado sandwiches. Layers of tender chicken, creamy avocado, and fresh spinach make for a satisfying and flavorful dish. You’ll feel like you’re eating at a fancy deli!

More Sandwiches You’ll Love:

• Caprese Sandwich
• French Dip Sliders
• Sloppy Joes
• Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
• Chicken Caprese Sandwich
• Tomato Basil Grilled Cheese

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