Classic Club Sandwich with Chicken, Bacon and Tomato
Three layers of toasted bread stacked with roast chicken, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato, held together with mayonnaise.
Made with Homemade mayonnaise. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time25 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.86 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the grill to high. Grill the bacon for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden and crisp. Drain on kitchen paper.
9 min - 2
Toast the bread until golden on both sides and let it cool for 1 minute so it does not wilt the lettuce.
- 3
Spread all the toast generously with your ready made homemade mayonnaise (see the base recipe).
- 4
Build each sandwich: toast, chicken, then toast, bacon, tomato and lettuce, then a final slice of toast, mayonnaise side down.
- 5
Season the tomato with salt and the chicken with pepper as you layer.
- 6
Push a cocktail stick into each quarter, cut diagonally into four triangles and serve with crisps or salad.
Tips
- Cool the toast slightly. Hot toast wilts the lettuce and melts the mayonnaise.
- Salt the tomato slices separately on kitchen paper for 5 minutes to stop the bread going soggy.
- Use cocktail sticks to hold the stack together while cutting.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Wrapped in the fridge, they keep 1 day, but the toast will soften.
Questions
Why is it called a club sandwich?
The origin is disputed. It is a classic American triple decker, often credited to New York hotels and clubs in the late nineteenth century.
Can I use leftover roast chicken?
Yes, sliced roast chicken works perfectly. Remove the skin, or crisp it under the grill for an extra topping.
Can I make it gluten free?
Yes. Use gluten free sliced bread, toasted well. Check the bacon and mayonnaise labels.
More made with homemade mayonnaise
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
