# Crispy chipotle chicken melt

Crispy chipotle chicken melt sandwiches toasted on sourdough bread with avocado, spinach, and cheese.

- Servings: 5 sandwiches
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 cup shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
- salt (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 whole red onion, finely diced
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 10 whole sourdough bread slices
- 1 cup avocado, sliced
- 1 cup spinach
- 5 whole monterey jack cheese slices
- to taste butter

## Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt.
2. Fold in the diced red onion and chopped cilantro and mix until evenly coated and creamy.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lime juice, black pepper, and salt until smooth and set aside.
4. Lay out the sourdough bread slices and assemble the sandwiches.
5. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side while pressing gently with a spatula until golden brown and the cheese has melted.

## Equipment

- mixing bowl
- skillet
- griddle
- spatula

## Tips

- Adjust chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to taste.
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Reduce heat slightly if the bread browns too quickly.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3769299409878953/
- Creator: Im’s foodstory
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d3be2a5a-8d24-46b6-9505-25e05bf43ffa
- Extracted: 2026-10-04

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