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Chicken, Watercress, and Avocado Sandwich with Tarragon Aïoli

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The aioli is quickly made by mixing garlic and tarragon into purchased mayonnaise.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh tarragon
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves; 1 minced, 1 halved
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
8 center slices country white bread (each about 5x3 inches), toasted
1 bunch watercress, stems trimmed
2 avocados, halved, pitted, peeled, each half thinly sliced but intact

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Whisk mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons oil, tarragon, vinegar, minced garlic, and lemon juice in small bowl to blend well. Season aioli with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Place chicken breasts between sheets of waxed paper. Using rolling pin, flatten chicken to even 1/2-inch thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Cool chicken, then tear into narrow 3-inch strips. Place chicken in bowl. Mix in 3/4 cup aioli; season with salt and pepper (reserve remaining aioli for another use).

    Step 3

    Rub 1 side of each toast slice with cut side of halved garlic. Arrange 4 toasts garlic side up. Top each with 1/4 of watercress, 1 fanned-out avocado half, and 1/4 of chicken. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; top with remaining toasts, garlic side down.

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