Chicken Club Sandwich Recipe
This Chicken Club Sandwich delivers 42g protein and 654 calories per serving, packing serious macro density into a handheld format. Quick-prep yields 4 servings, making it ideal for post-workout meals or day-before-game fueling. The protein and calorie load supports both muscle building and sustained energy.
Ingredients
- •Bacon
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(590g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •¾ tsp salt ($0.03)
- •½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.08)
- •Garlic powder(3g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Bread, Crusty, White(300g)
- •Tomato
- •Lettuce, Iceberg
- •Cheese, Colby Jack, Shredded
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(120g)
Instructions
- 1Start by baking the bacon. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to hold the bacon above the surface of the baking sheet.
- 2Lay the strips of bacon across the wire rack and bake in the oven for approx. 25 minutes or until it has reached your desired level of crispiness. After baking, use tongs to remove the strips of bacon from the wire rack to a paper-towel lined plate.
- 3While the bacon is cooking, go ahead and cook the chicken. Using a sharp knife, carefully fillet each chicken breast into two thinner cutlets (or use thin-cut chicken breasts). Then place plastic wrap over the chicken and gently pound it with a rolling pin or meat mallet to even the thickness of the chicken breasts. Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- 4Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the skillet is hot, add the chicken and cook on each side until golden brown and cooked through (about 4 minutes per side). Remove the cooked chicken to a clean plate and cover to keep warm.
- 5While the chicken is resting, prepare the rest of the ingredients. Toast the bread, slice the tomatoes, wash and dry the lettuce, gather the cheese slices and gather the cooked bacon. Then slice the cooked chicken breasts into strips.
- 6Now assemble the sandwiches. Start with a thin layer of mayo on one side of two slices of bread, then layer with lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced chicken breast, a slice of cheese, and bacon pieces. Now add the second slice of bread with mayo and repeat the layers. Top with the last slice of toasted bread.
- 7Cut each sandwich in half and serve with your favorite sides. My favorites are always chips and a dill pickle spear. Enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
654
calories
42g
protein
36g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 40g
- Saturated fat
- 5.8g
- Sodium
- 709 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
4 servings per batch · ~261g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Club Sandwich have per serving?
Each serving provides 42g of protein with 654 calories, delivering 36g fat and 40g carbs. This balanced macro profile supports both protein intake and moderate carbohydrate fueling.
How long does Chicken Club Sandwich take to prep?
Quick prep time with 4 servings per batch on the stovetop makes this an efficient lunch option for meal prepping multiple days at once.
Is Chicken Club Sandwich good for muscle gain?
At 42g protein and 654 calories per serving, this sandwich works well during muscle-building phases where total daily calorie intake supports strength training. The 40g carbohydrates provide sustained energy for workout performance.
