Description
Savory layers of flavor define this classic club sandwich with tender chicken, crisp bacon, and fresh vegetables nestled between toasted bread. Hearty ingredients combine for a satisfying meal that delights hungry diners with its balanced textures and rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 2 boiled eggs
Bread and Produce:
- 6 slices of bread
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 2 medium tomatoes
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 4 slices of cheese
- 4 tablespoons (59 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) mustard
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) butter
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Toast bread slices until golden and crisp, ensuring an even, light-brown color at 350°F for approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Apply a delicate layer of softened butter on one side of each toasted bread slice, then generously spread mayonnaise on the opposite side.
- Arrange the first toast slice and carefully layer crisp lettuce leaves, fresh tomato rounds, tender chicken slices, and a smooth cheese slice.
- Position the second toast slice on top, spreading additional mayonnaise on its exposed surface, then repeat the layering with lettuce, chicken, tomato, and cheese.
- Crown the sandwich with the final toast slice, positioning the buttered side facing upward for extra flavor and texture.
- Stabilize the multi-layered sandwich using toothpicks to prevent ingredients from sliding, ensuring a compact and neat presentation.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the sandwich diagonally into symmetrical triangular halves or quarter sections for easy handling and serving.
- Plate the club sandwich alongside complementary side dishes like crispy potato chips, pickle spears, or a light garden salad.
Notes
- Toast bread until perfectly golden for a satisfying crunch without burning.
- Butter and mayonnaise create a delicious moisture barrier preventing soggy bread.
- Layer ingredients carefully to distribute flavors and maintain sandwich structure.
- Use toothpicks strategically to keep multi-layered sandwich intact during serving and eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 870 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 60 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 35 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg