Description

This Spicy Maple Chicken & Avocado Bagel Sandwich is the ultimate blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, packed with juicy chicken, creamy avocado, and a hint of smoky heat. Tucked inside a toasted everything bagel, this sandwich is a flavor explosion that’s perfect for lunch!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken:

1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tsp olive oil

For the Spicy Maple Sauce:

2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
1 tsp Dijon mustard
½ tsp apple cider vinegar

For the Sandwich:

1 everything bagel (or your favorite type, toasted)
½ ripe avocado, mashed
¼ cup baby arugula (or spinach)
1 slice pepper jack cheese
2 tbsp red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Chicken

Butterfly the chicken breast so it cooks evenly.
Season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and fully cooked.
Remove from heat and let it rest for 2 minutes before slicing.

Step 2: Make the Spicy Maple Sauce

In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, sriracha, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.

Step 3: Assemble the Sandwich

Toast the bagel for extra crunch.
Spread mashed avocado on the bottom half.
Add the cooked chicken slices and drizzle with spicy maple sauce.
Layer pepper jack cheese, baby arugula, and red onion for extra crunch and spice.
Top with the other half of the bagel, press lightly, and enjoy!

Notes

✅ Want extra heat? Add jalapeño slices or use extra sriracha.
✅ Make it vegetarian! Swap chicken for grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms.
✅ Pair it with a side! Serve with a small salad or sweet potato fries.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Lunch
Cuisine: Fusion / American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: ~580 kcal
Fat: 22g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 40g