Club Sandwich
By The Cooking Book
Published on 19 April 2022
This hearty sandwich of cooked chicken, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce is layered between slices of toasted bread and is guaranteed to satisfy those hunger pangs.Good with gherkins and other pickles on the side.Time and servings
30 minsTotal time
4Servings
15 minsPrep time
15 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 pinch of black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 chicken breasts, boneless
- 16 streaky bacon rashers
- 12 slices of white bread
- 4 tbsp of mayonnaise
- 1 tsp of wholegrain mustard
- 1 garlic clove, small , crushed
- 1 tsp of dried mixed herbs
- 2 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 pinch of salt
- 50 g of butter, for spreading
- 4 tomatoes, sliced
- 2 little gem lettuces, shredded
- 8 cornichons
Method
Step 1
In a bowl mix together the garlic, herbs, and 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the chicken breasts in the mixture and set aside for at least 30 minutes.Step 2
Meanwhile, heat a large frying pan and pour in the remaining olive oil. Fry the bacon in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper.Step 3
Using the same frying pan, add the chicken breasts, skin-side down, and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until the skin is nicely golden. Then turn over and cook for a further 4–5 minutes, or until cooked. Set aside on a plate to rest.Step 4
Meanwhile, toast the slices of bread and lay them out on a large chopping board, ready to start assembling the sandwich. Remove the crusts, if desired.Step 5
In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and mustard, and season to taste with salt and pepper.Step 6
Spread the toast with the mustard mayonnaise. Slice the chicken breasts and arrange half of the pieces on 4 of the toast slices. Cut the bacon strips in half and evenly lay half on top of the chicken. Top with tomato slices followed by shredded lettuce. Top with a piece of toast and repeat the filling layer. Finish off by placing the remaining slices of toast on top.Step 7
Cut each sandwich in half, diagonally. Top with a cornichon and push a cocktail stick down through the centre of each sandwich to hold it altogether.