Did you know that a standard club sandwich is a double decker sandwich?! I always forget that fact until after I order a club sandwich and then I am so happily surprised when it arrives! Forgetting this well-known fact about club sandwiches is one of my favorite things about myself. It just never fails to bring me so much joy.
It’s like 1.5 sandwiches for the price of one. How could it get any better?!
You might be tempted to say two sandwiches for the price of one would be better, but let me stop you right there. I am not judged for eating an entire club sandwich. I would be judged for eating two sandwiches, which is what would happen if I found a two for one deal on sandwiches.
So today we are going to learn how to make a club sandwich that you can make in the comfort of your own home. That way no one will judge you if you end up eating two of them.
This sandwich contains sliced chicken, but if you’re not into the chicken scene, feel free to omit it. There’s plenty of other stuff going on here no one will even notice it wasn’t invited to the party.
I know bacon is a “classic club” thing and that bacon is considered God’s greatest gift to man by many people. I mean, there is a whole industry that thrives on people buying things that look like bacon. But this sandwich doesn’t have it. It doesn’t need it! But you are a strong, independent individual. If you want bacon, then bacon shall be yours.
This sandwich was designed to super-boost future runs. Don’t believe me? Let me break this sandwich down for you runners out there:
- Whole wheat bread – good fiber, keeps you full!
- Sliced chicken – protein, baby
- Provolone cheese – more protein
- Sundried tomato mayo – sundried tomatoes have SO MUCH IRON!
- Red peppers/spinach/tomato – all together, these toppings offer a nice amount of vitamins and antioxidants
- Avocado – vitamins, potassium, high fiber, healthy fat
- Chips – contributes to your daily level of happiness
SO MANY GOOD THINGS! And it all tastes so good, mostly because there’s 1.5 times the amount.
The runner's club (sandwich)
Ingredients
- 6 slices whole wheat bread
- 1/4 cup mayo
- 4 oz oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, minced
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 avocado
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup potato chips
- 8 oz deli-sliced chicken or turkey
Instructions
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Mix together mayo and sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside.
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Remove the avocado's skin and pit. Slice and set aside with the tomato and red pepper.
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In a dry skillet on medium heat, sear each side of chicken or turkey. Set aside.
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Lightly toast bread then spread the sun-dried mayo on each slice and place a slice of cheese on top of two of the three slices. Repeat with the other sandwich. Toast again until cheese is melted
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Layer 1/4 of the spinach, deli meat, red pepper, tomato, and avocado on top of a slice of bread with cheese on it. Place the cheese-less slice of bread on top and repeat the process, but adding 1/2 the chips at the end.
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Repeat with the other sandwich and serve immediately with fries.
