Easy Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe
This easy Chicken Club Sandwich is loaded with juicy pan-seared chicken, crispy bacon, fresh salad, and cheese. It’s a budget-friendly take on the classic!
Are there any club sandwich lovers out there? Recently, I was craving a really good sandwich and decided to make my own at home. This easy Chicken Club Sandwich is made with all my favorites, including tender pan-seared chicken breasts, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, cheese slices, and, of course, crispy bacon! All of these textures come together beautifully for the perfect sandwich. So, who wants one?
Making a restaurant-style chicken club sandwich at home is not only satisfying, but it also turns out to be so much cheaper! I cook my bacon in the oven, which is always super easy and mess-free (the foil-lined baking sheet catches all the grease!). Then, the chicken is pan-fried until perfectly golden brown and juicy. Everything else is just a matter of assembly. I like to spread a little mayo on the toasted bread for extra flavor and creaminess, but I’ve also shared some of my favorite variations for this recipe at the end.
- I went for a double-decker size sandwich, like the kind you get at restaurants. However, you don’t have to make it as fancy as I did. You can keep it as a single-layer sandwich to save money.
- I also made 4 large sandwiches, but you can easily divide this recipe into 8 servings by cutting each sandwich in half, and then into 16 servings by cutting each half in half again, especially if you are serving these as finger food at parties or a potluck.
Ingredients
- 9 slices bacon ($2.22)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.3lb) ($6.25)
- ¾ tsp salt ($0.03)
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.08)
- ½ tsp garlic powder ($0.05)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil ($0.44)
- 12 slices white sandwich bread ($1.19)
- 2 large tomatoes ($2.00)
- 8 leaves iceberg or romaine lettuce ($1.50)
- 8 slices colby-jack cheese ($2.25)
- ½ cup mayonnaise ($0.56)
Instructions
- Start by baking the bacon. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to hold the bacon above the surface of the baking sheet.
- Lay the strips of bacon across the wire rack and bake in the oven for approximately 25 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. After baking, use tongs to remove the strips of bacon from the wire rack to a paper-towel-lined plate.
- While the bacon is cooking, prepare the chicken. Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (or use thin-cut chicken breasts). Then place plastic wrap over the chicken and gently pound it to even the thickness. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and keep warm.
- While the chicken rests, prepare the rest. Toast the bread, slice the tomatoes, wash and dry the lettuce, gather the cheese slices and cooked bacon. Slice the chicken breasts into strips.
- Now, assemble the sandwiches. Start with a thin layer of mayo on one side of two slices of bread, then layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced chicken breast, a slice of cheese, and bacon pieces. Add the second slice of bread with mayo and repeat the layers. Top with the last slice of toasted bread.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve with your favorite sides. My favorites are always chips and a dill pickle spear. Enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
I like to keep the sides simple since the sandwich is already packed with flavor. A handful of crispy potato chips, a dill pickle spear, or a quick side salad usually does the trick! For something heartier, I’ll whip up my pasta salad or a batch of air fryer sweet potato fries—because a chicken club sandwich and fries are a classic combo! For something lighter, fresh fruit or creamy coleslaw can balance out the crispy bacon and savory chicken perfectly.
Variations
Here are some fun and delicious ways to customize your chicken club sandwich:
- Switch out the bread for multigrain bread.
- Use spicy mayo or your favorite sandwich dressing instead of regular mayo.
- Swap the colby-jack cheese for any cheese you love.
- Use leftover turkey breast meat or your favorite deli meat instead of chicken.
- Try substituting regular bacon with candied bacon for a sweet twist.
