If you love a classic deli-style sandwich, these chicken club sandwiches are a must-try! Layered with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, ham, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this toasted triple-decker sandwich is the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
A club sandwich with chicken is a classic for a reason—it’s packed with layers of flavor, texture, and crunch. The combination of crispy bacon, tender chicken, fresh lettuce, and juicy tomatoes makes every bite satisfying. What sets this club chicken sandwich recipe apart is the toasted bread, which adds the perfect crunch while holding everything together. You can easily customize it with your favorite spreads, cheeses, or even a fried egg for an extra indulgent twist.
If you love sandwiches, try some other delicious sandwich recipes, like BBQ chicken sliders, sourdough breakfast sandwich, italian slider recipe, and pulled pork BBQ sliders.
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Why We Love This Club Chicken Sandwich Recipe
- Quick and easy recipe.
These chicken club sandwiches can be made in just 10 minutes for a tasty lunch. - It’s a filling lunch.
Why settle for a salad when you can have this incredibly filling and satisfying chicken avocado sandwich? - Goes great with leftover side dishes.
If you have leftover sides in the fridge, this sandwich is the perfect pairing. Some side dishes that go well with this sandwich include baked sweet potato slices and Italian pasta with peas.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Sandwich bread: Thick slices of store-bought square-top bread or homemade sandwich bread are perfect for this recipe. Some options include sourdough sandwich bread, whole wheat sandwich bread, or classic sandwich bread.
- Mayonnaise: The perfect California club sandwich with chicken includes a nice thick spread of mayo for flavor and moisture.
- Chicken: You can use deli or rotisserie chicken for this recipe.
- Tomato: Buy the ripest tomato you can find since you’ll be eating it fresh.
- Cheese: We love using American cheese, but you can use cheddar or even pepper jack.
- Ham: Sliced deli ham adds another layer of meaty flavor.
- Bacon: What would a club sandwich be without bacon? Cook it on the stove or in the oven before adding it to your sandwich.
- Lettuce: Crispy romaine lettuce works great here.
- Avocado: You can buy whole avocados or mashed avocados in a container to ensure it’s ripe for your chicken sandwich recipe. Learn how to make avocado spread with our recipe!
Recipe Variations
- Air fryer chicken club: Cook the chicken breast in the air fryer for a crispy, juicy result that’s faster and healthier than pan-frying.
- BBQ: Swap the classic mayo for a smoky BBQ sauce and add caramelized onions for extra depth of flavor.
- Turkey sandwich: Replace the chicken slices with turkey breast for a lighter alternative that’s just as delicious.
- Bacon lover’s club: Add extra slices of bacon and a drizzle of honey for a sweet and savory twist.
- Cheesy: Melt provolone over the chicken breast or use a sharp cheddar for a bolder flavor.
- Pickle and mustard twist: Spread Dijon mustard on the white bread and add tangy pickles for a punch of acidity.
- Garlic-herb club: Brush the toast with a garlic and black peppermarinade before assembling for extra flavor.
- California-style: Add creamy avocado, fresh green leaf lettuce, and thick slices of tomato for a fresh, West Coast-inspired version.
Equipment Used in this Recipe
- Bread knife
- 4 inch cocktail skewers
How to Make Club Sandwich with Chicken
- Don’t forget to toast the bread!
Toasting the bread before assembling the sandwich is important for overall texture and to keep the other ingredients from getting soggy.
- Double the layers.
This triple-decker club chicken sandwich recipe is made with three slices of bread instead of two.
After toasting the bread, spread the bottom layer with mayo and add the meats, then add the next layer of bread.
- Secure with toothpicks.
This sandwich can get a bit wobbly with all those tasty ingredients piled on. Skewer them with extra long toothpicks and cut the sandwich into quarters to serve.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
For the crispiest, golden brown toast on your chicken club sandwiches, lightly butter each slice of bread before toasting. This adds extra flavor and crunch! Want even more flavor? Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper or a dash of lemon juice over the lettuce and tomatoes before assembling for a refreshing twist.
Serving Suggestions
A chicken club sandwich pairs well with classic and refreshing sides. Serve it with potato salad for a hearty meal, or keep it light with a crisp iceberg lettuce salad drizzled with a zesty lemon vinaigrette. If you prefer a warm side, crispy golden brown fries or sweet potato wedges sprinkled with black pepper make a great addition. For a fun twist, cut the sandwich into quarters on a cutting board and serve with a side of pickles or coleslaw.
Recipe FAQs
If you spread too much mayonnaise or the tomatoes are extra juicy, the bread may become soggy. Try to limit the amount of liquid that touches the bread by adding only a thin layer of mayo and patting the tomatoes dry before adding them to your sandwich.
If you want to add another topping, try sliced hard-boiled eggs! They are classic club sandwich (and salad!) ingredients and taste delicious.
It really just depends on your personal preference. Thinly sliced deli chicken is convenient and easy to layer, and rotisserie chicken is thicker and adds a more meaty texture. Both are great additions to your club sandwich.
If you have leftovers from this chicken sandwich recipe, you can save them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.
It’s best to make these sandwiches fresh, rather than storing leftovers, since they don’t hold up well after the first day.
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Chicken Club Sandwiches
Equipment
- 1 bread knife or serrated blade
- 4 cocktail skewers - 4 inch
Ingredients
- 3 slices sandwich bread also called pan bread, loaf bread or sandwich loaf
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- salt
- pepper
- 4-5 slices deli chicken or rotisserie chicken
- 1-2 slices tomato
- 2-3 slices swiss cheese American cheese
- 3-4 slices deli ham
- 2 slices crispy cooked bacon
- 1-2 green lettuce leaves
- ½ mashed avocado
Instructions
- Lightly toast the 3 slices of bread in the toaster.
- Spread the mayonnaise over one side of the three slices of bread, then sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste.
- Layer chicken, tomato, and cheese on the first slice of bread.
- Place the second slice of bread on top, mayonnaise side down, then spread mayonnaise and sprinkle salt and pepper on the top side.
- Layer on ham, lettuce, bacon, and avocado. Then place the final piece of bread on top and secure with skewers. The skewers will be placed in the middle of each side of the bread to form four triangles when cut (see photos).
Notes
- For the crispiest, golden brown toast on your chicken club sandwiches, lightly butter each slice of bread before toasting. This adds extra flavor and crunch! Want even more flavor? Sprinkle a pinch of black pepper or a dash of lemon juice over the lettuce and tomatoes before assembling for a refreshing twist.
- If you have leftovers from this chicken sandwich recipe, you can save them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- It’s best to make these sandwiches fresh, rather than storing leftovers, since they don’t hold up well after the first day.
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Sharon H says
oh yum! I’m not crazy about avocado but my husband, a diabetic, really is! thank you for keeping the carb count down to a manageable and realistic amount for him.
Tara says
Oooh, I love the layering on this club sandwich! Such great flavors. Definitely perfect for a quick lunch.
Ann says
Amazing how something so simple can be so good. Love avocado. Thanks!
Kechi says
Simple and tasty club sandwich. I made this for brunch and it was a hit!
Eileen Kelly says
I made these chicken club sandwiches for a family holiday lunch. They were not only easy to assemble and affordable but also delicious.
I’ll be making these again.