Chicken, Avocado and Pancetta BLT Sandwich

Instructions

1. Prepare chicken tenders first to be set aside. Using a meat mallet, flatten chicken to ¼ inch thick fillets. Season with salt, black pepper and lightly sprinkle with dried basil and fresh thyme. Preheat a large frying pan to medium heat and add several tablespoons extra virgin olive oil. Once oil is heated, add chicken tenders. Fry each side for approximately 2 minutes – do not overcook as this will result in dry meat. Remove from pan onto paper towel to drain off excess oil. Cut chicken tenders in half.
2. Preheat another frying pan to medium heat and leave dry. Add pancetta slices several at a time and lightly sear them. They will sear quickly so watch them closely not to burn. Remove the pancetta from the pan once done onto paper towels to drain off excess fat. Once all pancetta has been fried, add several tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the pan. Slice the baguette into ½ inch slices and arrange in frying pan; toast until golden brown. Remove onto plate.
3. For the spread, simply cut avocado in half and scoop out into a small bowl. Add to avocado along with mayonnaise and salt. Use fork to break apart avocado and combine the ingredients. Add just a splash of lime juice to spread, to preserve color.
4. To arrange sandwich: use ½ tablespoon or more avocado spread, 1 slice pancetta, 1 slice prosciutto, ½ chicken tender, 1 slice cheese, 1 slice tomato, fresh greens.

• Course : Appetizers, Main Dish
• Recipe Type : Chicken Recipes, Lunch, Snacks and Small Bites