A café-style club sandwich, loaded with grilled chicken, fresh vegetables, cheese, and beef salami, all stacked between crispy toasted bread and slathered with a creamy homemade sauce. This easy, restaurant-quality sandwich is perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack!

Ingredients

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 500g chicken breast
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp each: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional, for extra spice)

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp pickle juice (or lemon juice)
• 1 tsp each: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder

For Layering:

• 9 slices of toasted bread
• Lettuce
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1 sliced cucumber
• 3 cheese slices
• Beef salami
• Cucumber pickles (sliced)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

• Cut the chicken breast into thin quarters and marinate with lemon juice, spices, and optional Cajun seasoning.
• Let it sit for 10 minutes to absorb flavors.
• Heat a grill pan or frying pan and cook the chicken until golden brown and fully cooked.
• Once done, slice it thinly.

Make the Sauce

• In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, ketchup, dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.Whisk until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Sandwich

• Take the first slice of toasted bread and spread a layer of sauce.
• Add lettuce, sliced tomato, and cucumber, then sprinkle a little salt over the veggies.
• Place the second slice of toasted bread on top, spread with more sauce, and layer on grilled chicken, cheese slices, salami, and cucumber pickles.
• Finally, top with the third slice of toasted bread, spread with sauce, and gently press down.

Final Touch

• Secure the sandwich with toothpicks if needed.
• Cut the sandwich diagonally for that classic club sandwich look.
• Serve with French fries or your favorite side.

Pro Tips for the Best Chicken Club Sandwich

Use fresh bread: Toasted slices hold the layers together better.
Customize the protein: Swap beef salami for turkey bacon or skip it for a lighter version.
Make it spicy: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or use spicy mayo instead of regular mayo.
Meal prep friendly: Cook and store the chicken in the fridge for up to 3 days for quick sandwiches.

Chicken Club Sandwich

This chicken club sandwich is the ultimate stacked sandwich, loaded with juicy grilled chicken, crispy lettuce, fresh veggies, cheese, and beef salami, all layered between perfectly toasted bread.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 3

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken Marinade:

• 500 grams chicken breast2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp onion powder
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning optional

For the Sauce:

• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp tomato ketchup
• 2 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp pickle juice or lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder

For Layering:

• 9 slices of toasted bread
• 4-5 lettuce leaves
• 1 sliced tomato
• 1 sliced cucumber
• 3 cheese slices
• 9-10 pieces of beef salami
• 3-4 cucumber pickles sliced

Instructions

 

• Cut the chicken breast into thin quarters and marinate with lemon juice, spices, and optional Cajun seasoning.
• Grill or pan-fry the chicken until golden and fully cooked, then slice thinly.
• In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, pickle juice, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
• Take the first slice of toasted bread and spread a layer of sauce. Add lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, then sprinkle a little salt over the veggies.
• Place the second slice of bread on top, spread with sauce, and layer grilled chicken, cheese slices, salami, and cucumber pickles.
• Finally, top with the third slice of bread, spread with sauce, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
• Cut the sandwich diagonally and serve fresh with french fries or your favorite side. Enjoy! 😋

Keyword chicken, sandwich

FAQs

Can I make this sandwich ahead of time?
It’s best served fresh, but you can prep the ingredients separately and assemble before serving.

What bread is best for a club sandwich?
Classic white or whole wheat sandwich bread works best. Sourdough is also a great option for extra flavor!

Can I bake the chicken instead of frying?
Yes! Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, flipping halfway, until fully cooked.

How can I store leftovers?
Store the cooked chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Assemble fresh for the best texture!