Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Special RestaurantCalifornia Chicken Club Recipe

California Chicken Club Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Grilled Chicken, bacon, tomatoes, fresh spinach, Provolone cheese and avocado with garlic aioli served on a ciabatta roll.

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Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

Toppings

Sandwich

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken breasts and coat them thoroughly with the marinade. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before slicing.

Bacon Preparation

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat.

Garlic Aioli Preparation

  1. 4

    Make the Garlic Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Set aside.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Slice the tomato and avocado. Set them aside.

  2. 6

    Build the Sandwich

    Slice the ciabatta rolls in half. Spread a generous amount of garlic aioli on both sides. Layer with fresh spinach, grilled chicken slices, crispy bacon, provolone cheese, tomato slices, and avocado. Close the sandwich.

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