Egg-In-A-Hole Avocado Toast

medium ripe avocado, peeled and seeded

tablespoons lime juice, or to taste

to 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely minced

kosher salt, or to taste

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

slices artisan-style bread (thicker bread works best and is sometimes called ‘Texas toast’ or ‘French toast’ toast)

unsalted butter

large eggs

salt and freshly ground black pepper,