Dinner

Crispy Chicken & Smashed Avocado Baps Recipe

ByCleo Brixton December 2, 2025December 2, 2025

Introduction

This Crispy Chicken & Smashed Avocado Baps recipe brings together tender, golden chicken and creamy avocado for a delightful meal. Perfect for a quick lunch or casual dinner, these baps are bursting with texture and flavor.

The image shows two chicken sandwiches on a white tray lined with white paper, placed inside a light green container. Each sandwich has three visible layers: the top and bottom layers are thick, soft white bread with a fluffy texture, the middle layer is a piece of cooked chicken with a light brown crust, and between the bread and chicken are fresh green lettuce leaves adding a leafy texture. Next to the container, another sandwich with a piece of fried chicken, lettuce, and white bread sits on a white plate with a slightly powdery top bun. The whole scene is set on a white marbled surface with a woven tray underneath part of the food, with a light blue cloth nearby. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 large skinless chicken breasts
100g plain flour
1 egg, beaten
Splash of milk
3 tbsp ground almonds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
3 tbsp vegetable or rapeseed oil
2 small avocados, stoned, peeled and halved
½ lime, juiced
4 baps or rolls, split
1 Little Gem lettuce, leaves separated

Instructions

Step 1: Place the chicken breasts on a board and cover with baking parchment. Gently bash with a rolling pin until even in thickness, then cut each breast in half diagonally.
Step 2: Season the flour on a plate. In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the beaten egg and a splash of milk. Dust the chicken pieces in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture.
Step 3: Add the ground almonds and sesame seeds to the remaining flour and mix together. Coat the chicken pieces in this mixture evenly.
Step 4: Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken for 4-5 minutes on one side until crisp and golden, then add the remaining oil, turn the chicken, and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Step 5: Check the thickest part of a chicken piece is cooked through. Remove from the pan and let cool for 5 minutes.
Step 6: Scoop the avocado flesh into a bowl, add the lime juice and a pinch of salt, then mash until smooth.
Step 7: Spread the smashed avocado over the split baps. Add lettuce leaves on top, then place the crispy chicken pieces. Serve by cutting in half if desired.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, add a dash of hot sauce or garlic powder to the almond and sesame seed coating.
Swap Little Gem lettuce for rocket or baby spinach for a peppery twist.
Use homemade or artisan rolls instead of baps for a heartier sandwich.

Storage

Store leftover chicken pieces in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the smashed avocado separate and consume within a day to prevent browning. Reheat the chicken gently in a pan or microwave before assembling the baps for best texture.

How to Serve

The image shows two chicken sandwiches inside a light green metal container. Each sandwich has three main layers: a soft white bun on top, green leafy lettuce in the middle, and a thick piece of cooked chicken breast with a light brown outside and white inside at the bottom, with some red sauce visible near the chicken. Next to the container on a white plate, there is a third sandwich with the same layers, slightly tilted to show more of the chicken and lettuce. The background is a white marbled texture, with a woman's hand holding a turquoise cloth nearby. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?

Yes, boneless skinless chicken thighs work well and tend to stay juicier. Adjust cooking time slightly as thighs can take a bit longer to cook through.