Chicken breasts fillet
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300 g |
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Salt
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½ tsp |
Black pepper
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1 pinch |
Tomatoes
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2 |
Sour cream, light, tomato and basil
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200 ml |
Lettuce
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There is no reason why a vegetarian or vegan shouldn't enjoy a club sandwich. The trick is to replace the rich flavour combo of chicken and bacon with equally satisfying veggies. You can of course use plant-based meat alternatives. Or try swapping the chicken for thoroughly grilled aubergine or portobello mushrooms. This way, you get deep flavours to complement the fresh lettuce and tomato. As for the salty bacon, substitute it with freshly made hummus or a vegan olive tapenade. Finally, spread vegan mayonnaise on your toast and get ready for a truly gratifying bite.
A club sandwich can hold its own as a complete meal, depending on how hungry you are. Simply adjust the fillings and stack your sandwich as high as you need it to be. In restaurants and gastro pubs, a club sandwich is often served with a side of chips (fries if you're in America). If you want to avoid deep-fried carbs, go for oven-roasted potatoes or a fresh potato salad to ensure that no one leaves the table hungry. And of course, a green salad with your favourite ingredients will work just fine.
With deep roots in US bar and diner culture, the club sandwich was originally designed to accompany chilled beverages. A crisp lager or ale of your choice, with or without alcohol, will almost certainly heighten the enjoyment of your club sandwich. If wine is more to your taste, a fuller-style white such as Californian Chardonnay will be a great choice. A medium-bodied red, perhaps a Pinot Noir or Grenache, will also do the trick. If you are catering to a younger crowd, freshly made ice-cold lemonade or cola are sure bets.