Italian club sandwich

Name: Club sandwich italiano
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 porzioni
Cuisine: Italiana
Ingredients: 12 fette di pane in cassetta (o pane a lievitazione naturale); 200 g di petto di pollo cotto e affettato; 4 fette di pancetta croccante; 2 uova sode o in camicia; 4 foglie di lattuga romana; 2 pomodori maturi a fette; 4 cucchiai di maionese; Sale, pepe; Senape di Digione; Fette di avocado

Club sandwich italiano

Three-layer Italian club sandwich with chicken, pancetta crispy, egg, vegetables and mayonnaise.

25 min

4 servings

Easy

Lazio

EasyLazio

The Italian club sandwich is a one-dish meal Practical and substantial, suitable for a quick lunch, an informal dinner or a buffet service. The three-slice structure creates a precise balance between the softness of the bread, the crunchy freshness of the lettuce and tomato and the more flavourful component of the chicken and pancettaMayonnaise binds the layers and makes the dish creamier, while the egg adds texture and a full flavor; Dijon mustard and avocado can round out the flavor profile depending on availability and preference. Toasting is essential because it makes the bread more resistant and introduces a golden hue that contrasts with the filling. The dish is classified as a Lazio preparation according to the classification provided.

Instructions

Voice reading

3 steps · natural Italian voice

Prepare pancetta and eggs

Cook the pancetta in the oven or in skillet until it becomes nice and crispy. Prepare the eggs hard-boiled or poached, depending on your preference, then keep them ready for assembly.

Toast the bread

Toast all 12 slices in the toaster or on the grill until golden brown and slightly crispy on the surface, but still firm enough to hold the filling.

Assemble and serve

Spread mayonnaise on the first slice, add lettuce, tomato, salt, and pepper. Top with the second slice, adding mayonnaise and chicken. pancetta and egg; top with the third. Insert 4 toothpicks into the corners, cut diagonally into 4 triangles, and serve with chips or salad.

Chef's Tips

Insert toothpicks before cutting: they will keep the three-layer structure stable and allow you to obtain four neat triangles without the filling slipping out.