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Chicken Club Sandwich with Side Salad

The chicken club sandwich with side salad is a full meal for 4 people, ready in 30 minutes, rated easy, for about €3.40 per person. Three layers of toasted bread, juicy chicken, crispy bacon and tomato hold together thanks to mayonnaise spread all the way to the edges. The key is toasting the bread before stacking so it stays crisp.

Tonight it's club sandwich night, three layers of toasted bread, chicken, crispy bacon and tomato, built to hold in two hands.

Chicken Club Sandwich with Side Salad
Total time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost per person
€3.40
Calories per person
480 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

A chicken club sandwich works as much on texture as on flavor. Toasted bread brings the crunch, pan cooked chicken stays juicy, bacon snaps under your teeth, and fresh tomato balances it all out. Mayonnaise holds the layers together without making the sandwich soggy, as long as you spread it right to the edges.

It's an easy pick for a rushed weeknight or a weekend family lunch. Kids like eating it with their hands, adults appreciate that it's filling without feeling heavy. Mon Chou suggests serving the cucumber salad on the side for freshness and extra crunch.

The ingredients

4 people

Bakery

  • Sandwich bread 12 slices

Butcher

  • Chicken breasts 3
  • Sliced bacon 8 slices

Fruits and vegetables

  • Tomatoes 3
  • Butterhead lettuce 1
  • Cucumber 1

Pantry

  • Mayonnaiseoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Olive oiloften in the pantry 3 tbsp
  • Vinegaroften in the pantry 1 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Gluten, Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half through the thickness, season with salt and pepper, and cook them in a skillet with a spoonful of oil. 10 min

    Press down on them with the flat of your hand at first, they cook evenly and stay juicy.

  2. In another skillet with no added fat, grill the bacon slices until crispy. 5 min

    Lay them on paper towels afterward, they keep their crunch without the extra grease.

  3. Toast the bread slices, then spread mayonnaise on one side of each. 3 min

    Spread it all the way to the edges, that's where the sandwich falls apart when you cut it.

  4. Stack the layers alternating bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced chicken and bacon, finish with a slice of bread, secure with a toothpick, then cut into triangles.

    Cut diagonally with a sharp bread knife, without pressing down.

  5. Prepare the salad with the cucumber, remaining lettuce, remaining oil, vinegar, salt and pepper, and serve it on the side.

    Season it at the last moment so it stays crisp.

Our tips to get it right

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half through the thickness rather than pounding them, it cooks faster and more evenly without drying out.
  • Use a sharp bread knife to cut the sandwiches, a regular knife crushes the bread and pushes the filling out.
  • Prep every ingredient before you start stacking, assembly goes fast and toasted bread cools down if it sits too long.

The variations

  • Swap the chicken for sliced turkey for a milder sandwich, skipping the stovetop cooking step entirely.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace the chicken and bacon with mashed avocado and slices of hard boiled egg.
  • For kids in a hurry, build a simpler two layer version instead of three, just chicken, lettuce and a little mayonnaise.

What to serve it with

  • Homemade chips or oven fries
  • Chilled cucumber soup
  • Homemade lemonade or iced tea

Storage

This sandwich is best eaten right away, since toasted bread loses its crunch in the fridge. You can keep the cooked chicken and bacon separately in a sealed container in the fridge for 2 days, then assemble the sandwiches right before serving.

Questions about this dish

Can you make the chicken ahead of time for this club sandwich?

Yes, you can cook the chicken the day before and keep it in a sealed container in the fridge. Reheat it gently or serve it cold, both work well in this sandwich.

Can you replace the bacon with something else?

You can use grilled lardons or ham if you prefer a milder taste. Bacon's crunch is hard to match, but the sandwich still works well without it.

How do you keep the club sandwich from falling apart when you cut it?

Spread the mayonnaise all the way to the edges of the bread, since that's what holds the layers together. Secure each quarter with a toothpick before cutting with a sharp bread knife.

Do kids usually like this club sandwich?

Yes, it's a sandwich you eat with your hands, which kids generally enjoy. You can simplify it to two layers and skip the tomato if needed.

How long does it take to make a chicken club sandwich with a side salad?

Count 30 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “easy”.

How many calories are in a chicken club sandwich with a side salad?

About 480 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a chicken club sandwich with a side salad cost?

About €3.40 per serving, or €13.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains gluten, eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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