When I hear “Club Sandwich”, this is not quite what I think of. That is why I titled this “Desi Club Sandwiches” to make it less confusing for those of us who are used to the American version. This is similar to the Club Sandwich that I know, but with a few twists and, of course, more seasoning. My husband and I have been known to pack this up with a few snacks and bring it to the pool on the weekend.
This sandwich has everything you need in a meal. Protein, dairy, lots of flavor, veggies to refresh you, and lots of bread. (I love bread). Whether or not you have tried this type of club sandwich before, I am excited for you to try this delicious recipe!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Total Time: 25 minutes
For these Desi Club Sandwiches you will need:
- 6 slices of white bread – Sandwich cut bread is preferred here to keep the sandwiches from being too bready.
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon of oil for cooking
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of whole milk
- Sliced cheddar cheese
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced cucumber
- Mayonaise
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons of Tikka masala
- Ketchup – Optional for dipping
How to Make Desi Club Sandwiches:
Step 1. Start by removing the crust from the slices of bread and lightly toasting them. I like to use the sandwich cut bread because it is thinner and there will be a full 3 layers of bread.
Step 2. In a bowl, crack the 2 eggs and add 1 tsp of milk and some salt and pepper to taste. The milk will help the eggs to get super fluffy. Whisk them well and then add them to a medium, oiled pan on medium low heat and cover the pan. You will cook these omelet style. Be sure to keep an eye on them and remove from heat as soon as they are cooked through. Over cooking can lead to dry eggs that stick to the pan.
Step 3. Next you will take out a cutting board and cut your chicken into small, pea-sized pieces. It will almost be like largely ground chicken. Add the cut chicken to a bowl.
Step 4. To the bowl of chicken, add 2 tbsps of Tikka masala, salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste. Mix well. The chili powder will determine the spice level so proceed with caution. For the Tikka masala, I use Shan seasoning boxes. These can be found at almost any desi grocery store. You can also make your own seasoning with whatever spices sound good to you!
Step 5. Add 1 tsp of oil to a separate pan on medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Cover until chicken is cooked, which should only take 5-7 minutes. Add sliced cheese on top for the last 2 minutes so it can melt and then remove from heat. Make sure to cover it during this time as well so it can melt.
Step 6. While the chicken is cooking, cut a few slices of tomato and cucumber. I usually just do 2 slices of each per sandwich. A lot of people also add a layer of lettuce here. You can really have fun and customize it with whatever veggies you want!
Step 7. Spread a layer of mayonnaise on each slice of toast, putting it on both sides of 2 of the pieces (these are your middle pieces).
Step 8. Put 2 pieces of toast on top of the cooked eggs. You will use this as a template to make your eggs the exact size of your sandwich. Use a knife and gently trace the toast to cut out your egg pieces.
Step 9. Now it is time for the fun part – assembling your sandwiches! Put it together in this order: bottom toast, chicken with melted cheese, middle toast, egg, veggies, and top toast.
Enjoy!
Pro Tips:
For an extra cheesy sandwich, add a layer of cheese on top of the egg as well.
What To Do With The Leftovers:
Storing:
This can store in the refrigerator but tastes best in the first 24 hours as the bread will begin to get soggy.
Transform your leftovers:
Any leftover chicken tastes super good in an omlete!
Meal Prepping:
Make the eggs and chicken the day before and stick them in the fridge. When you are ready to eat, all you have to do is slice your veggies and assemble!
Video:
Desi Club Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 6 slices of white bread
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon of oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon of whole milk
- Sliced cheddar cheese
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced cucumber
- Mayonaise
- Salt
- Pepper
- Chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons of Tikka masala
- Ketchup – Optional for dipping
Instructions
- Remove the crust from the 6 slices of bread, lightly toast them and set them aside.
- Whisk 2 eggs and 1 tsp of milk with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Pour into a lightly oiled, medium sized pan on medium-low heat and cover. Remove from heat as soon as the egg is cooked through the top.
- Cut the chicken breast up into small, pea-sized pieces and add them to a bowl.
- To the bowl add 2 tbsps of Tikka masala, salt, pepper, and chili powder to taste. Mix well.
- Add 1 tsp of oil to a separate pan on medium heat and add the seasoned chicken. Cover until chicken is cooked. Add sliced cheese on top for the last 2 minutes so it can melt and then remove from heat.
- Cut a few slices of tomato and cucumber.
- Spread a layer of mayonnaise on each slice of toast, putting it on both sides of 2 of the pieces (these are your middle pieces).
- Put 2 pieces of toast on top of the cooked egg and use a knife to trace and cut your egg to the right size.
- Assemble your sandwiches: Toast, chicken with melted cheese, middle toast, eggs, veggies, and top toast. Cut diagonally and serve.Enjoy!
