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California Club Sandwich with Lemony Spinach Salad
- 35 min
- 2–6 servings
- 800 kcal / serving
- ★ 4.1 on Mealime
A sandwich built on toasted buns with crispy chicken and bacon, creamy garlic mayo, avocado, fresh spinach, and tomato, complemented by a bright lemony spinach salad on the side. It comes together in about 35 minutes for a satisfying weeknight supper.
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Ingredients
- 1avocado
- ½ (5 oz) pkgbaby spinach
- 2 slicesbacon
- ½ lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 2 clovesgarlic
- ½lemon
- 1tomato
- 2whole grain buns or rolls
- avocados
- tomatoes
- lemons
From the pantry: black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · salad spinner (optional) · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · toaster (optional) · whisk or fork
Directions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Slice the chicken horizontally to form thin fillets and season with salt and pepper.
- Coat the skillet bottom with oil, then add the chicken and bacon; cook until chicken is cooked through and bacon is crisp, about 3–4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and pat the bacon dry.
- Toast the buns or rolls until lightly browned.
- Wash and dry the spinach, slice the tomato into rounds, and halve and pit the avocado; scoop the avocado slices from their skins.
- Mince the garlic. In a small bowl, mix mayo with half of the garlic; reserve the rest for the salad dressing.
- Whisk together the remaining garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Thinly slice the chicken into strips.
- Spread the garlic mayo over the bottom halves of the bread, then layer with spinach, chicken, avocado, tomato, and bacon. Top with the remaining bread.
- Plate the sandwiches and serve with the extra spinach on the side; drizzle with the dressing and enjoy.
Two tips
- Make ahead: prep the garlic mayo and dressing up to a day in advance and refrigerate.
- Serving idea: swap in extra tomato slices and extra avocado to vary textures.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 800 kcal
- Protein
- 39 g
- Carbs
- 33 g
- Fat
- 59 g
- Fiber
- 11 g
- Sodium
- 509 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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