Chicken Avocado Sandwich

Name: Air-Fryer Chicken Avocado Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 50 g green enchilada sauce or salsa verde; 10 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs; garlic powder, to taste; onion powder, to taste; smoked paprika, to taste; chipotle chili powder, to taste; 2 brioche buns; 20 g shredded provolone cheese; hot sauce, for drizzling

This chicken avocado sandwich features seasoned air-fried chicken thighs paired with a creamy avocado and salsa verde spread, topped with shredded provolone on a toasted brioche bun—a quick, protein-packed lunch ready in under 30 minutes.

🌍American 🏷️Chicken sandwich 🏷️Avocado 🏷️Chicken thigh 🏷️Provolone Spicy

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Total

25 min

Servings

2

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

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Ingredients

1 medium avocado
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
50 g green enchilada sauce or salsa verde
10 oz boneless, skinless chicken thighs
garlic powder, to taste
onion powder, to taste
smoked paprika, to taste
chipotle chili powder, to taste
2 brioche buns
20 g shredded provolone cheese
hot sauce, for drizzlingoptional

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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork.
2
Season the avocado with salt and pepper, then stir in the green enchilada sauce or salsa verde until well combined. Set aside.
3
Place chicken thighs on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and pound to an even thickness using a meat tenderizer.
4
Season the chicken generously on both sides with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder.
5
Place the seasoned chicken in an air fryer basket and cook at 375°F for 12 minutes.
6
While the chicken cooks, toast the buns in the air fryer for 3-5 minutes until lightly golden.
7
To assemble, spread the avocado mixture on both the top and bottom halves of the toasted buns.
8
Place a cooked chicken thigh on each bottom bun.
9
Top the chicken with shredded provolone cheese and a drizzle of hot sauce, if desired.
10
Place the top bun on the sandwich and serve immediately.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chicken thighs dry before seasoning to promote even browning and crispiness in the air fryer.
Mash avocado with salsa verde just before assembly to prevent oxidation and browning.
Toast the brioche buns cut-side down in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 350°F after cooking the chicken for a crispy, warm base.
Season the chicken generously; the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder are key to flavor depth.

Substitutions

Boneless, skinless chicken thighs → chicken breast (reduce cook time by 2-3 minutes)
Salsa verde → fresh lime juice + cilantro mixed into avocado (lighter, tangier flavor)
Provolone → Swiss or cheddar cheese (milder or sharper flavor)
Brioche buns → sourdough or ciabatta rolls (heartier texture, less sweet)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftover air-fried chicken in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Assemble sandwiches fresh; do not store assembled.