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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
This turned out amazing!! so delicious!!!
Hey Laura,
Happy Friday!!🍀 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your comment, so glad to hear it was delish! xT
This was a delicious recipe! Tastes like a sandwich you would get from a restaurant. Will definitely make again!
Hey Amanda,
Happy Monday!!⛄️ Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xT
I am a huge fan of yours and have shared your recipes/website with many people! This sandwich is absolutely delicious just like all of your recipes! Thank you so much for your amazing talent of creating wonderful recipes!
Hey Suzanne,
Happy Sunday!!🪷 I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xT
So good! So many different flavors that worked well together! The sauces are both so tasty. I could just make those and drizzle them on everything!
Hey Amanda,
Happy Monday!! So glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a bunch for trying it out! xx
We loooooove this sandwich. Second time making it. My 3 and 5 year old picky eaters even enjoy it.
Hey Danielle,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Hi Tieghan!
Didn’t get to this particular recipe during the summer but boy was it great for the fall! As usual, the flavors were outstanding and we moaned our way through the sandwich. Had enough for lunch the next day. Now that we are empty nesters, it’s nice to have leftovers!
Donna
Hey Donna,
Happy Friday!!🌻 I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks so much for trying it and sharing your review:) xT
Best sandwich I’ve had in a while. I didn’t have the right bread, so I used toasted multigrain bread and that worked out fine. I also used the dried sun-dried tomatoes since I didn’t have the oil-packed. Added extra cayenne to the dressing. 🙂
Hey Djienne,
Happy Monday! 👻 I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it! Happy Halloween! 🎃
Super tasty and easy! I used Toby’s ranch premade and used thin cut chicken breasts. Would definitely make again
Hey Angela,
Fantastic!! 🍁🍂 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xT
Do you use sourdough or Ciabatta? You have most listed in the ingredients.
Hi Dani,
Either one will work for this recipe, I love using the ciabatta! Let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
SO. GOOD. I can’t even count how many of your recipes I’ve made, and they’re all unreal, but what makes you the GOAT is the way you combine flavors.They don’t seem like they should work, but then I try them and am like, “How did I
have loved every one of them. But what makes you the GOAT, in my opinion, is that
Oiii, sorry, my computer freaked out while I was commenting. What I meant to say was:
SO. GOOD. I can’t even count how many of your recipes I’ve made, and they’re all unreal, but what makes you the GOAT is the way you combine flavors. They don’t seem like they should work, but then I try them and am like, “How did I ever live without this?” You are a genius – thank you! <3
LOL thanks again for your kind message:)
Hey Jessica,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe and sharing your review, I love to hear that it was tasty!?
We keep coming back to this for a weeknight dinner – so good and easy!
Hey Morgan,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe so often and sharing your review, I love to hear that it is always tasty!?
Another amazing recipe! I ended up using leftover dressing on salad and mozzarella, and Husband slathered the remaining tahini-ranch on his next sandwich.
One of these fed us for two lunches, and stayed well in the fridge after being tightly wrapped. The only trouble was that ours came out big, bulky, and so very messy.
Thank you, Tieghan!
Hey Chelsea!
Happy Wednesday!? Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was a tasty one! xxT
If I use fresh herbs for the dressing what would the measurements be?
Hi Claire,
For fresh herbs, just double the measurements of the dried herbs:) I hope you love this recipe, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
I have made so much of your recipes (all delish!) but this one is my favorite! Absolutely delish and easy!
Hey Alicia,
Happy Friday! Thanks a bunch for trying this recipe out and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it was a hit! xTieghan
Tieghan! These were amazing!! The flavours were perfect! Don’t know how anyone could say otherwise. ?
Hey Allison,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!!? xTieghan
4th recipe I’ve tried and they are all 4 my favorites!!
The combination of flavors was BEYOND!
Thanks for helping me keep it interesting – I actually look forward to cooking again!
xoxo
Hi Dana,
Happy Wednesday!! Thanks a bunch for making this recipe, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!!? xTieghan