Our Club Sandwich

The classic triple-decker club — chicken, crisp bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo, stacked in toasted bread and pinned with a cocktail stick. Done properly, with good bread and generous fillings, it is a thing of beauty.

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Why this works

• Toasting the bread gives it the structure to hold generous fillings without going soggy.
• Crisp bacon and juicy chicken are the savoury heart of a proper club.
• A good mayo and crisp lettuce bring moisture and crunch in every bite.

Ingredient notes and swaps

• Cooked chicken — roast or poached breast, sliced.
• Streaky bacon — cooked until crisp.
• Good white or brown bread — three slices per club, toasted.
• Lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise — the classic trimmings.
• Cocktail sticks — to hold the triple-decker together.

Our Club Sandwich

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Prep Time 19 minutes mins

Cook Time 33 minutes mins

Total Time 52 minutes mins

Servings: 2 people

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: British

Calories: 680

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 Tbsp Rapeseed Oil
• 12 rashers of rindless Streaky Bacon
• 6 Tbsp Light Mayonnaise
• 2 small Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated
• 200g cooked Chicken Breast
• 2 ripe Avocados, peeled, stones removed and sliced thinly
• 2 Tbsp Chives, chopped
• Half a Cucumber, sliced thinly
• 4 Tomatoes, sliced thinly
• 12 slices of Wholemeal Bread
• Gherkins, sliced lengthways, to serve
• Sea Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Method

 

1. Heat a large frying pan with the 1 Tbsp Oil
2. Cook the Bacon until crisp and brown
3. Transfer to kitchen paper
4. Add the remaining Oil to the pan and fry 8 slices of Bread for 2 minutes on one side until golden brown
5. Lay 8 slices of cooked Bread, golden side down, and remaining 4 slices of Bread on a flat working surface
6. Spread each with Mayonnaise
7. Top 4 of the slices with Lettuce
8. Place the Chicken and Avocado over them
9. Scatter over the Chives
10. Top this with the uncooked sliced Bread
11. Add the Cucumber, Tomatoes and Bacon
12. Season to your own taste
13. Cover with the remaining slices of Bread, golden side up
14. Secure each sandwich with 2 cocktail sticks and slice into halves diagonally
15. Arrange on the serving plates with the sliced Gherkin and Potato Crisps to one side

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 35gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 510mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

Notes

Slice your cooked chicken breast thinly for easier eating and better layering within the sandwich.
For extra flavour, toast the wholemeal bread lightly before frying for a deeper, nuttier taste.
Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking bacon; cook in batches if necessary to ensure it gets perfectly crispy.

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Tips for success

• Toast the bread so it stays crisp under the fillings.
• Cook the bacon until properly crisp for the best texture and flavour.
• Layer generously but evenly so it holds together when cut.
• Pin each quarter with a cocktail stick and cut into triangles.

Make ahead, storage and reheating

• Best fresh — a club sandwich is a make-and-eat affair.
• Get ahead — cook the chicken and bacon ahead; assemble to serve.
• Storage — not one for leftovers.

What to serve it with

• With chips or crisps and a few gherkins.
• A cold drink and a napkin at the ready.

FAQ

Why three slices of bread? The triple-decker is the defining feature of a club sandwich, creating two layers of filling.

Can I use turkey? Absolutely — turkey is a classic club filling, especially around Christmas.

Toasted or untoasted? Toasted is traditional and helps the sandwich hold its structure.

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