Jul 14 2026

Chivito Recipe

Time30m
Serves1

jamon serrano, bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, aioli, garlic bun

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients: jamon serrano, bacon, lettuce, tomato, fried egg, aioli, and garlic bun.

  2. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess fat.

  3. 3

    Fry the Egg

    In the same skillet, crack an egg and fry it to your desired doneness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  4. 4

    Slice the Tomato

    Wash and slice the tomato into thick slices.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Bun

    Slice the garlic bun in half and toast it lightly on the skillet or in a toaster.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the bottom half of the toasted garlic bun, spread the aioli evenly.

  2. 7

    Add the Lettuce and Tomato

    Place a leaf of lettuce on top of the aioli, followed by a slice of tomato.

  3. 8

    Add Jamon Serrano and Bacon

    Layer the jamon serrano and crispy bacon on top of the tomato.

  4. 9

    Add the Fried Egg

    Carefully place the fried egg on top of the bacon.

  5. 10

    Top with the Bun

    Finally, place the top half of the garlic bun over the sandwich. Press down gently to secure the layers.

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