Chicken Club Sandwich
Chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo — triple-decked and held together with confidence.
Ingredients
- 1 Chicken breast
- 4 slices Bacon
- 6 slices Bread
- 1 Tomato
- ¼ head Romaine lettuce
- 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Cook the bacon in a wide skillet over medium heat until crisp, then drain it on paper towels, leaving the fat in the pan.
- Season the chicken breast all over with the salt and black pepper.
- Cook the seasoned chicken in the bacon fat over medium heat until golden and cooked through with no pink in the center, about 6 minutes per side.
- Rest the chicken on a board for a few minutes, then slice it thinly on an angle.
- Toast all the bread slices until golden.
- Slice the tomato into thin rounds.
- Wash the lettuce leaves and pat them completely dry.
- Spread mayonnaise on every toast layer, then stack each sandwich: toast, chicken, lettuce, toast, bacon, tomato, toast. Press gently, spear with picks, and cut into quarters to serve.
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About Chicken Club Sandwich
The chicken club is a classic American diner and hotel sandwich, a triple-decker of toasted bread stacked with sliced chicken, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Its defining feature is the double layer of bread that divides the fillings into two tiers, giving you the full lineup in every bite and the height that the name implies. It is a substantial, savoury lunch — protein-rich and, with plenty of romaine and tomato, a good amount of fibre too. The appeal lies in the interplay of textures: crunchy toast and bacon, tender chicken, cool crisp lettuce, and juicy tomato bound by mayo.
This version pays attention to the small things that separate a good club from a soggy one. The bacon is cooked first and its rendered fat is used to cook the seasoned chicken breast, so the meat picks up smoky, savoury flavour instead of frying in plain oil. The chicken then rests before being sliced thinly on an angle, which keeps it juicy and easy to stack, while thoroughly drying the lettuce stops the layers from turning damp. Mayonnaise on every toasted surface seals the bread and holds the tower together. Cut into quarters and pinned with picks, it is the sandwich for a proper lunch, a picnic, or any time you want something that eats like a full meal.
Chicken Club Sandwich: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chicken Club Sandwich?
A serving has about 632 calories — 31.4g protein, 45.4g carbs, 36.9g fat, 4.3g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 31.4g of protein, roughly 20% of its calories.
Is Chicken Club Sandwich gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Bread. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Chicken Club Sandwich?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out black pepper — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Chicken Club Sandwich make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.