Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich with Bacon and Avocado
A juicy grilled chicken breast layered with crispy bacon, creamy avocado, fresh tomato, and crisp lettuce, all tucked between perfectly toasted bread with a light mayo-herb spread. This sandwich is approachable, flavorful, and makes a satisfying meal any time of day.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 6 slices bacon
- 4 slices bread (your choice: sourdough, whole grain, or white)
- 1 large ripe avocado
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 leaves romaine or butter lettuce
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with a pinch of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside while you heat the grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Reserve a little bacon fat in the pan if you like a touch of smoky flavor when toasting the bread.
- Grill the chicken: Grill the seasoned chicken breasts for 5–6 minutes per side, until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and have nice grill marks. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
- Make the spread: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a pinch of garlic powder. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the bread: Lightly butter or oil the bread slices if desired and toast on the grill or in a skillet until golden and crisp on both sides.
- Prepare the avocado: Mash the avocado with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Add a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Assemble: Spread a thin layer of the mayo-mustard spread on two slices of bread. Layer lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken slices, bacon, and avocado. Top with the remaining bread slices and press gently to compact.
- Slice and serve: Cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal for easy eating. Serve immediately with a light side like apple slices, pickles, or a simple salad.