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This is the fresh, satisfying sandwich you’ll make on repeat. Grilled chicken tossed in a lemon thyme honey mustard dressing, layered with avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and our favorite tahini ranch. The perfect ciabatta sandwich to serve up at your next backyard BBQ, afternoon picnic in the sun, or even at your desk on a good work day!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Lots of flavor without a ton of effort
- Easy swaps for busy days! Use leftover or rotisserie chicken, your favorite bread, and seasoning and herbs as you like.
Ingredient Notes
Chicken: Works with grilled, roasted, poached, or rotisserie. Shred or slice against the grain for tenderness. If cooking from raw, go until the thickest part is opaque and juices run clear (165°F if using a thermometer).
Avocado: Use just-ripe fruit. Mash lightly with lemon/lime, salt, and pepper for brightness.
Bread: Sourdough, ciabatta, or sturdy multigrain toast
Creamy element: Mayo, Greek yogurt, or a yogurt-mayo mix. Add lemon, garlic, or a touch of Dijon for tang.
Fresh add-ins: Lettuce or arugula for crunch/ sliced tomato (pat dry)/red onion/ cucumber; herbs (basil, cilantro).
For a bit of heat: Chili flakes, pickled jalapeños, or a swipe of chipotle mayo.
I’m just going to say this right off the bat, I love this chicken sandwich. I know some people try to play things cool and not be so overly excited about things, but that’s not me. I’m so excited to share this sandwich. It feels perfect for spring and summer!
And most importantly, I think you guys will love it. The flavors are light for warmer weather, but it’s also super hearty with the grilled chicken, avocado, and ranch!
The details
- Grill the chicken: The chicken is tossed with my go-to oil-based honey mustard and herb dressing. It’s a little sweet and spicy with lots of lemon and fresh basil. Then grill up the chicken. Be sure to save some of the dressing for drizzling over the sandwich!
- Make the tahini ranch: You’re replacing sour cream and mayo with tahini. So it’s tahini, plus dried herbs, and then a little lemon. It’s delicious, and a nice lighter ranch option.
- Toast the ciabatta bread: Toast, grill or griddle a nice long loaf of ciabatta bread then spread over lots of tahini ranch.
- Assemble the sandwich: Layer with avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and plenty of peperoncini (I’m obsessed right now). Then add the chicken and pour over the remaining herb dressing.
- Finish with arugula and more ranch! You could also add a yummy cheese like pepper jack or Swiss, or even blue cheese! Oh, and bacon would be great too!
Make-Ahead Tips
Prep ahead: Keep chicken and a simple avocado mash separate; press plastic wrap directly onto the avocado’s surface and refrigerate.
Assemble later: Toast bread just before eating. For lunchboxes, assemble in the morning and eat within the day; pack juicy add-ins (tomato, cucumber) separately.
Revive leftovers: If bread softens, re-toast briefly; add a fresh handful of greens for crunch.
I hope you love this sandwich as much as I do!
How do I keep avocado from browning if I make this ahead?
Add extra lemon/lime to the mash and press plastic wrap directly onto its surface. Assemble close to serving for the best color.
What is the best bread for this sandwich?
Choose a sturdy loaf like sourdough or ciabatta and toast it; softer breads are tasty but can get soggy faster.
Looking for other summer sandwich recipes? Here are a few ideas:
Everything Cheddar Tomato Bacon Grilled Cheese
Picnic Style Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich
Grilled Vegetable Burrata Sandwich
Spinach and Artichoke Pita Grilled Cheese.
Lastly, if you make this Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Tahini Ranch, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Honey Mustard Chicken Avocado Sandwich with Tahini Ranch
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 425 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup mixed chopped herbs (basil, parsley, dill)
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- kosher salt, black pepper, and chili flakes
Sandwich
Tahini Ranch
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons dried chives
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. To make the dressing. Combine all ingredients in a glass jar and whisk until smooth. Taste and adjust the salt and pepper.2. In a large bowl, toss the chicken with 1/2 of the dressing. Let sit 10 minutes. Set your grill, grill pan, or skillet to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken until lightly charred and cooked through, turning halfway through cooking, about 10 to 12 minutes. 3. To make the tahini ranch, combine everything in a bowl, whisking in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water to thin the dressing. Taste and season with salt and pepper.4. Rub each half of the bread with olive oil. Grill the bread, cut side down, for 3-5 minutes or until light grill marks appear. 5. Working with the bottom piece of bread, spread over some of the tahini ranch, then layer on the avocado, sun-dried tomatoes, and pepperoncini. Add the chicken, then drizzle the remaining dressing over the chicken. Add the arugula and cheese. Drizzle with the tahini ranch. Add the top half of the ciabatta and gently push down on the sandwich. Cut into 4-6 sandwiches. Enjoy with the remaining tahini ranch on the side.
This post was originally published on May 18, 2022
First recipe from HBH that we haven’t loved. Felt the flavor combinations just weren’t quite right. We were really excited for the tahini ranch because of how much we love Tieghan’s tahini noodle with sweet potato dish, but felt it didn’t pair well with the sun-dried tomatoes or the dressing particularly well.
Hi Frank,
Thanks for giving the recipe a try and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear it was not enjoyed! xTieghan
My new favorite sandwich EVER!!! Wow, these flavors are incredible. This tahini ranch sauce will be my new to go and I loved the honey mustard sauce as well.
Hi Leah,
Happy Sunday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for trying it out and sharing your review! xxT
You know it’s good when your son asks “what is this sorcery?” ? That honey mustard dressing is amazing too and will be used on everything now. Nice job ?
Hey Erin,
Happy Wednesday! LOL love this! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xx
This was life change-ingly good!
I used Turkish bread rolls and a yoghurt based pre-made ranch but holy crap everyone devoured it – even the “its not a sandwich without cheese” people in my house!
Hi Mollie,
Wonderful!! Love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for sharing your review and making the recipe!! xTieghan
Just made this for dinner and wow! Subbed in shrimps for the chicken and it was straightforward easy! The flavors are just yummuyyyy!
Hey Doha,
Perfect!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit and appreciate you giving it a try! xxTieghan
Sooo delicious! Easy, too! FYI, it takes way longer than 45 minutes. We added thinly sliced Persian cucumber & tomato- great extras. 4 hungry people polished this off for dinner tonight. Yum!
Hi Kate,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for sharing your review and making this recipe. Love to hear that it was a winner! xxT
Incredible flavors! My family thanks you ❤️
Hi there,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your comment and making this recipe. So glad it hear it was enjoyed! xTieghan
Made it last week and cannot wait to make again!!!! So delicious!
Hey Ellen,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for your comment and making this recipe. So glad it hear it was enjoyed! xTieghan
They are outstanding Tieghan! You are the Queen of sauces, girl!!! I am so enjoying cooking your recipes. Thank you!
Hey Kris,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed. Have the best weekend! ?xxT
Soooo good!! My husband and kids said it was one of the best sandwiches they have ever had! We added bacon and didn’t have tahini so used mayo instead for the dressing. Also, instead of sundried tomatoes I made you sundried tomato pesto from your Fresh Summer Bolognese in your cookbook. Have a made many of your recipes and they never disappoint!
Hey Leanne,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad to hear that it was enjoyed. Have the best weekend! ?xxT
Omg!!! My husband and I were blown away by how good these were. Definitely adding to our rotation ?
Hey Heather,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for sharing your feedback and trying this recipe out! Love to hear that it was enjoyed:) xxTieghan
This was amazing! Will definitely make again. The marinated grilled chicken is just as great on its own as well!
Hi Brittany,
Thanks so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
Made this last night for dinner-SO GOOD! Will be adding this into our summer rotation for sure! 🙂
Hey Jillian,
Thanks so much for your comment! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! xTieghan
I made this for my husband and I this evening and it was SO good. Super easy to throw together and the Tahiti dressing made the sandwich in my opinion!
Hi Blair,
Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! ??xTieghan
Perfect combination of flavors! I made this sandwich when I had some family over for lunch and everyone absolutely loved it. It has so many of my favorite things!
The honey mustard marinade was so good I’m going to use it again when just grilling chicken with or without the rest of the sandwich.
Hi Amanda,
Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! ??xTieghan
I made this for dinner tonight and it was phenomenal! I just discovered your site and have saved off a half dozen different recipes to try. I can’t wait for the rest!
Hey Deb,
Happy Sunday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback!! Love to hear that it was a winner:) xxT