Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich 

Ingredients:

For the sandwich:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• black pepper, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 6 slices of thick-cut bacon, cooked crisp
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 slices hearty sandwich bread (like sourdough or country white)
• 4 leaves romaine or green leaf lettuce
• 2 tomatoes, sliced
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon butter, for grilling

Directions:

Rub the chicken with olive oil, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Grill over medium-high heat for 6 minutes per side, or until golden and fully cooked (internal temp 75°C / 165°F). Let rest, then slice.

Lightly butter one side of each slice of bread. Grill or toast in a skillet until golden brown and slightly crisp. Remove and set aside.

Spread mayo on the non-buttered side of each slice. Layer as follows:

Bottom layer: Bread, lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, cheddar

Middle layer: Bread (mayo side up), bacon, lettuce, more tomato

Top layer: Another slice of grilled bread

Press the sandwich gently, cut into halves or quarters, and secure with sandwich picks if needed.