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Deli-Style Chicken Sandwich Recipe


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  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

Craving a mouthwatering Deli-Style Chicken Sandwich that brings classic delicatessen flavors home? Layers of juicy grilled chicken, crisp vegetables, and zesty spreads create a restaurant-quality meal you’ll devour with pure satisfaction.


Ingredients

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Proteins:

  • 2 slices chicken breast
  • 1 slice ham
  • 1 slice swiss cheese

Bread and Base:

  • 2 slices sourdough bread
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise (59 ml)
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard (5 ml)

Vegetables and Garnish:

  • 2 lettuce leaves
  • 2 tomato slices
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/2 pickle
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper

Instructions

  1. Gently toast sourdough bread slices until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
  2. Spread mayonnaise evenly on one slice of toasted bread, creating a smooth base layer.
  3. Add a thin layer of dijon mustard over the mayonnaise, ensuring complete coverage.
  4. Layer the chicken breast slices carefully on the mustard-mayonnaise base.
  5. Place ham slice directly on top of the chicken, overlapping edges slightly.
  6. Position swiss cheese slice over the ham to create a protein-rich foundation.
  7. Thinly slice red onion into delicate rings and distribute evenly across the cheese.
  8. Arrange fresh tomato slices on top of the onions, covering the cheese surface.
  9. Tear lettuce leaves into appropriate sizes and place gently over tomato slices.
  10. Chop pickle into small pieces and sprinkle across the lettuce.
  11. Lightly season with salt and black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
  12. Crown the sandwich with the second toasted sourdough slice.
  13. Press sandwich gently to compress layers and ensure structural integrity.
  14. Slice diagonally and serve immediately for optimal taste and texture.

Notes

  • Enhance bread toasting by using clarified butter for extra crispiness and rich golden color.
  • Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or cheddar to customize flavor profile.
  • Create gluten-free version by substituting sourdough with gluten-free bread alternatives for sensitive diets.
  • Marinate chicken breast in herb-infused olive oil beforehand to boost meat’s tenderness and introduce additional aromatic dimensions.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Snacks
  • Method: Toasting
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2
  • Calories: 510
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 1000 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg