Pakistani Club Sandwiches
A Pakistani-style club sandwich with a chicken mayonnaise filling and a layer of omelet, veggies, and cheese. Make it for a crowd or a weekend brunch.
Servings: 6
Calories: 670kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Chicken breast or tenders cut into pieces.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Red chili powder
- Water enough to cover the chicken
- 1 teaspoon Garlic minced or paste
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 3 Eggs whisked
- 1 Cucumber English, Persian, or garden. *See note
- Tomato Any medium-sized
- 6 slices Cheese neutral cheese like American, provolone, or Havarti
- 12 slices Bread white or gluten-free
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot, add the chicken pieces, water, salt, red chili powder, and garlic paste. Over medium-high heat, poach the chicken in the water until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF, about 25 minutes.
- Once the chicken is ready, drain the stock and store it in a mason jar to use later. Shred or chop the chicken and add it to a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the chicken and mix till fully incorporated. Set aside.Slice the tomato and cucumber and set aside.
- Next, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat a pan and fry the omelet in three batches.
- To assemble, take one slice and add about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture, depending on your bread's size.
- Cut an omelet in half and place it on top of the chicken spread. Next, add cucumbers and tomatoes. Finally, add the cheese. Cover with the second slice of bread.
- Grease a cast-iron or ceramic pan with butter. Carefully place the sandwich in the pan and toast the bread.Once the bread turns golden, flip the sandwich, press down, and let the cheese melt. This will help keep the sandwich intact. Repeat till all the chicken mixture is finished. Slice the sandwiches in half. Then cut the halves in half. Serve with ketchup and a side of fries and/or coleslaw.
Notes
- If you use the garden-variety cucumber that you get in American grocery stores, peel it, as the skin can be tough and bitter.
- I save the stock to use later in soups, curries, and pasta sauces.
- Get large bakery-style bread for the best results. You can usually find this at your local desi stores or Asian grocery stores like 99 Ranch Market.
- Grilling this sandwich can get messy, but that's because we don't have the stability of that extra slice of bread. This does not compromise on taste. In fact, the sandwich turns out extra juicy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 176mg | Sodium: 1195mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 4mg
