Crispy chipotle chicken melt

Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded chicken
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ( less or more adjust to taste)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro , chopped
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/3 cup sour cream
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — Salt to taste
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/2 tsp black pepper
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 tbsp chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ( less or more adjust to taste)
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 tsp garlic powder
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 tbsp lime juice
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — To assemble
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 10 sourdough bread slices
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 cup avocado, sliced
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 cup spinach
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — 5 Monterey jack cheese slices
• For the creamy chipotle sauce — Butter, for toasting the bread

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. Mix until evenly coated and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning or chipotle level as desired.
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.
4. Set aside for serving.
5. Lay out the sourdough bread slices. And assemble the sandwiches
6. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat.
7. Cook the sandwiches for 3–4 minutes per side, pressing gently with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and crisp and the cheese has melted.
8. Reduce heat slightly if the bread browns too quickly.
9. Slice and serve warm.