Dairy-Free Chicken Melt
Craving a classic chicken melt without the dairy? This Dairy-Free Chicken Melt is the perfect solution! Juicy, perfectly seasoned grilled chicken breasts are layered with creamy avocado, fresh tomato slices, crisp lettuce, and a tangy dijon mustard spread—all nestled between two golden slices of gluten-free bread. The star of the show is the melty vegan cheddar cheese, bringing all the indulgence of a traditional chicken melt with a dairy-free twist. With just 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cook time, this easy recipe serves two and delivers on flavor and satisfaction. Whether you're following a dairy-free diet or just looking to shake up your sandwich game, this melt is sure to please your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 slices gluten-free bread slices
- 4 slices vegan cheddar cheese slices
- 1 tomato
- 1 avocado
- 4 leaves lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
Instructions
Preheat your grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
Brush the chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Once cooked, remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Spread a thin layer of dijon mustard on one side of each bread slice.
Layer each of two bread slices with 2 slices of vegan cheddar cheese, followed by slices of grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocado, and lettuce.
Top with the remaining bread slices, mustard side down, to form sandwiches.
Place the sandwiches in the skillet and gently press down with a spatula. Cook each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
Remove the sandwiches from the skillet, cut in half, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1880 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.2 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.1 g | 166% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 5983 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 125.3 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 129.3 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2331 mg | 50% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
