Chicken club

Ingredients

• For the chicken — 2 lb boneless chicken breast , thinly sliced lengthwise
• For the chicken — Salt to taste
• For the chicken — 1 tsp black pepper powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp oil
• For the chicken — 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• For the sauce — 1 cup mayonnaise
• For the sauce — Salt to taste
• For the sauce — 1 tsp black pepper powder
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp smoked paprika powder
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp garlic powder
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• For the sauce — 1 tbsp olive oil
• For the sandwich — 18 slices sandwich bread
• 1 cup pesto sauce — 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup pesto sauce — 2 heirloom tomatoes , thinly sliced
• 1 cup pesto sauce — 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 1 cup pesto sauce — 1 cup roasted red bell pepper
• 1 cup pesto sauce — 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup pesto sauce — 1 cup lettuce

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, oil, and lemon juice.
2. Mix well until all pieces are evenly coated.
3. Heat a pan over medium-high heat.Cook the chicken slices for 3–5 minutes per side until fully cooked.Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
4. In a bowl, add mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, lemon juice, and olive oil. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
5. Lightly toast sandwich bread until golden and crisp. Place one slice of toasted bread on a flat surface.Add lettuce. Layer sliced tomatoes and sprinkle a pinch of salt.
6. Add cucumber slices and red onion.
7. Sprinkle a little more salt if desired.
8. Place the second slice of toasted bread on top of the vegetables. Spread a generous amount of prepared sauce.
9. Add a slice of cheddar cheese.Layer cooked chicken slices evenly. Add roasted red bell peppers. Spread pesto sauce on one side of the third slice of bread. Place it on top, pesto side facing down.
10. Gently press the sandwich to hold the layers together. Cut diagonally into halves or quarters. Serve immediately.