This recipe creates a rich, multi-layered sandwich with a spiced chicken filling, a zesty sauce, and fresh vegetables—a classic Pakistani take on the club sandwich.
Ingredients
- Bread Options:
- 6 slices of soft sandwich, or of white bread, or of whole-wheat bread
- Chicken Filling:
- 1 boneless chicken breast (about 250g), boiled with a pinch of salt and black pepper and shredded
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce or chili garlic sauce
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Egg Mixture Layer:
- 4-5 eggs (a mix of hard-boiled and half-boiled)
- 1-2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Spicy Mayo Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce or ketchup
- Fresh Vegetables:
- 1 tomato, thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2-3 lettuce leaves
- Coleslaw
- Other Optional Additions:
- 2 slices of Swiss or American cheese
- Butter for toasting the bread
Directions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Boil the chicken breast until fully cooked. Let it cool.
- Shred or finely chop it.
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with the mayonnaise, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until it forms a creamy paste.
- If you like, you can also add a little butter (optional) to it.
- Set aside.
- Make the Egg Mixture:
- Boil a few of the eggs until they are half-boiled (with a runny yolk).
- Take those out and immediately transfer to a bowl of cold ice water to stop further cooking.
- Continue boiling the remaining eggs until they are hard-boiled.
- Once they have cooled, peel them. Place the peeled eggs in a bowl and use a fork or a potato masher to gently break and mince them.
- The runny yolks from the half-boiled eggs will naturally mix with the crumbled hard-boiled eggs to create a thick, "eggy paste."
- Mix in the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
- Optionally, add a little butter also to it, if you like to.
- Toast the Bread: For a crispier texture, you have two options:
- Toaster: Place the bread slices in a toaster and toast them to your desired level of crispness and brown color.
- Griddle/Pan: Lightly butter both sides of the bread slices. Toast them in a pan or on a griddle over medium heat until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the First Layer:
- Take one slice of toasted bread. Spread a generous layer of the chicken mixture on top. Add a layer of sliced tomatoes and cucumbers.
- Assemble the Second Layer:
- Place a second slice of toasted bread on top of the vegetables. Spread it with the spicy mayo dressing. Add a generous layer of the egg mixture, followed by the lettuce leaves, and a slice of cheese if you are using it.
- Finish the Sandwich: Place the third and final slice of toasted bread on top. You can secure the sandwich with toothpicks before carefully cutting it into triangles.
- Serve: Serve immediately with fries or coleslaw.