Description
Experience the Ultimate Loaded Chicken Club Sandwich with Crispy Beef Bacon and Avocado Ranch Spread, where every bite is a delightful explosion of flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Crispy beef bacon
- Ripe avocados
- Ranch seasoning packet or prepared ranch dressing
- Lime juice
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional)
- Sourdough, whole wheat, or white sandwich bread (toasted)
- Fresh romaine, butter lettuce, or iceberg lettuce
- Ripe tomatoes (sliced thinly)
- Swiss, provolone, or sharp cheddar cheese (optional)
- Mayonnaise (optional)
Instructions
- Season your boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and a touch of paprika.
- Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink in the center (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, tent it loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. Once rested, slice it thinly or shred it into bite-sized pieces.
- While the chicken rests, cook your beef bacon. Lay the bacon strips in a cold skillet (or on a baking sheet for oven cooking).
- Cook over medium heat, flipping occasionally, until gloriously crispy and deeply browned, about 8-12 minutes on the stovetop.
- Transfer the crispy beef bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess fat.
- In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Stir in your ranch seasoning (or prepared ranch dressing) and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. If using, add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Pop your chosen bread slices into a toaster or toaster oven. You’ll need three slices per sandwich.
- Toast until golden brown and firm, but not brittle.
- Lay out your three toasted bread slices.
- Spread a generous amount of avocado ranch on one side of the first slice of bread. Top with fresh lettuce leaves, sliced tomatoes, and a generous portion of your sliced or shredded chicken.
- Place the second slice of toasted bread directly on top of the chicken layer. Spread avocado ranch on both sides of this middle slice. Now, layer on your crispy beef bacon and a slice of cheese if using.
- Place the third slice of toasted bread on top.
- Secure the sandwich with long wooden or bamboo skewers, usually one in each quarter.
- Carefully slice the sandwich diagonally from corner to corner, creating four perfect triangles.
- Serve immediately with your favorite side, like a pickle spear, chips, or a fresh salad!
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg