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Chicken Club Recipe

Inspired by Milestones Coquitlam - Test Kitchen
Time35m
Serves2

smoked bacon, cheddar, signature sauce, sesame bun

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Ingredients

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Sandwich

Signature Sauce

Optional Garnish

Method

Signature Sauce

1

In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning—add a touch more vinegar for brightness or more hot sauce for heat. Refrigerate while preparing the sandwich so flavors meld (at least 15 minutes).

Prepare Chicken & Bacon

2

Flatten and season chicken

Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap or in a resealable bag. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch so it cooks evenly. Pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.

3

Cook bacon

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon strips and cook until crisp, about 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness. Transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

4

Cook chicken

In the same skillet (drain excess bacon fat, leaving about 1 tsp, or wipe skillet and add olive oil), heat 1–2 tbs olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the flattened chicken breasts and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). If using thicker breasts, reduce heat slightly and cover for 1–2 minutes to finish through. During the last 1 minute of cooking, place one slice of cheddar on each breast, cover the pan, and allow cheese to melt.

Assemble Sandwich

5

Lightly toast the sesame buns: spread about 1/2 tbs softened butter on the cut side of each bun. Place buns, buttered side down, in a clean skillet or on a griddle over medium heat and toast until golden, about 1–2 minutes.

6

Spread 1 heaping tbs of the chilled signature sauce on the bottom half of each toasted bun.

7

Place one cheesy chicken breast on each sauced bottom bun. Top each chicken with two slices of cooked smoked bacon.

8

If using, add two leaves of lettuce and two tomato slices on top of the bacon. Spread an additional 1 tbs signature sauce on the top bun and close the sandwich.

9

Press gently, slice in half on a diagonal if desired, and serve immediately.