The club sandwich is always a legend.
It’s the layered legend—crispy, juicy, crunchy—all coming together from different ingredients like lettuce, fresh tomatoes, juicy chicken, and more.
But this particular version?
It’s clean, simple, and super easy to make. Most of the ingredients are already in your kitchen.
It’s just a few core things: grilled or roasted chicken (whatever form of crispy chicken you have), some fresh veggies, and a fried egg.
Lettuce is the go-to here, but if you don’t have any, thin slices of cabbage will do just fine. The fried egg? That’s an interesting touch—it adds that extra something.
Make your egg however you like it: runny, firm, or somewhere in between.
A little spread of mayo or butter and that’s it. Simple, delicious, and not fussy at all.
What makes this great is it works for almost everyone. No need for fancy extras. Just real, good stuff.
What You’ll Need
Here’s everything you need to make this sandwich:
1) 3 slices of white bread – This is standard for a club sandwich. Not four—just three. Layer, add your ingredients, layer again, and top it off. If you have dietary preferences, use any bread that works for you.
2) 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise – No mayo? Use butter instead. Just be sure to pick a butter that actually brings flavor to the sandwich.
3) A pinch of kosher salt – Optional. Same with fresh black pepper. Use them if you want a bit of extra seasoning, but you can skip them to keep things super simple.
4) 4–5 thin slices of grilled chicken – Make sure it’s juicy and well-seasoned. Dry chicken will ruin the sandwich. You can buy pre-grilled chicken or make your own at home. The important thing is that it’s not bland or dry.
5) 2–3 slices of fresh tomato – Use a sweet, ripe tomato. Avoid anything sour or overripe.
6) 1 fried egg – Or two, if you like. Cook it however you want: sunny side up, runny, or well-done. Your sandwich, your rules.
7) 2–3 lettuce leaves – Iceberg, romaine, green leaf—they all work. And if you don’t have lettuce, thin cabbage works too.
Quick Tip Before You Start
If the grilled chicken isn’t right, the whole sandwich falls apart. So make sure your chicken is seasoned and juicy.
Same goes for the egg—it’s a great addition, and I really think you should include it.
The veggies bring freshness, the mayo or butter brings moisture, and that toasted bread gives you the structure and crunch to hold it all together.
How to Make It – Step-by-Step
Toast the Bread
Toast all three slices lightly—just until golden. Don’t burn them.
Build the First Layer
Spread mayo or butter on one slice.
Add a pinch of salt and pepper if using.
Lay down the grilled chicken slices.
Add the tomato slices on top.
Add the Middle Layer
Spread mayo or butter on the second slice of bread.
Place it spread-side down on top of the tomatoes.
On the other side (now on top), spread more mayo or butter.
Add your fried egg.
Top with lettuce.
Finish the Sandwich
Place the last slice of bread on top, spread-side down.
Press gently to hold it all together.
Cut and Serve
Cut diagonally into two triangles.
Serve with whatever you like—smoothies, fries, chips, or a cold drink.
Personally, I love pairing it with orange juice or something refreshing to wash it all down.
Tips for Success
- Use fresh bread – Don’t go near stale bread.
- Cool your fried egg a little before layering – This keeps the sandwich from getting soggy.
- Feel like experimenting? – Add mustard, hot sauce, or your favorite sandwich spread for an extra kick.
In a nutshell
And there you have it—my version of the chicken club sandwich. Super simple. Easy to make for yourself or the kids.
You don’t need complicated ingredients, just real, tasty stuff.
So the next time you have leftover chicken hanging out in the fridge, you know what to do.
This sandwich is the perfect excuse to put it to good use.
That’s it for this recipe! If you enjoyed it, you might want to check out my marinara sauce recipe in the next post. Until next time—happy eating!