The Thunderbird Recipe
A seasoned chicken breast grilled and served on toasted sourdough with Swiss, cheddar, avocado crema, Pico, chipotle pesto.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with the mixture and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked and juices run clear.
- 3
Make the Avocado Crema
In a blender, combine the avocado, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Toast the Bread
While the chicken is grilling, toast the sourdough slices until golden brown.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
On two slices of toasted sourdough, place a grilled chicken breast, top with Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, a generous spoonful of Pico de gallo, and a spread of chipotle pesto. Add a layer of avocado crema and top with the remaining slices of sourdough.
- 6
Serve
Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately with additional Pico de gallo on the side.
