Vanja's Signature Sandwich: Chicken, Bacon and Garlic Mayo
This is a seal the deal kind of sandwich. Very hearty. Unforgettable. Unexpectedly delicious. Yet, made with basic found at home ingredients.
Course
Sandwich
Cuisine
Canadian
Prep Time15minutes
Cook Time12minutes
Total Time27minutes
Servings2
AuthorValerie Lugonja
Ingredients
1large know-your-farmer chicken breast, bone in
1tablespoonbacon fat
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2teaspoonVegata, divided
6strips of bacon; fried
2fresh crusty torpedo buns
garlic mayonnaise
1/2purple onion, thinly sliced, divided
1sweet red bell pepper, thinly sliced, divided (or equal amount multi-coloured peppers)
85gor 3 ounces thinly sliced Monterey Jack cheese(or cheese of choice); divided
Spike to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Wash chicken breast; pat dry
Heat frying pan with bacon fat; season breast with salt and pepper
Place bone side up into hot fat; season bone side with half Vegeta; fry on medium high 5-6 minutes, depending upon size of breast
Turn over; season with Vegeta
Maintaining heat, fry for 5-6 more minutes, or until done (not pink inside, do not over cook)
Remove breast from pan; drain on paper towel; prepare bun while it cools enough to slice
Carefully remove bone; divide breast into two portions
Slice to fit breadth of torpedo bun (not thinly)
Putting it all together:
Slater both sides of sliced torpedo bun with Garlic Mayo
Place half thinly sliced onion slices on bottom side; lay half cheese slices on top side
Place half breast on bottom side; cover with 3 strips of warm bacon
Place 1/2 pepper strips over cheese; season entire sandwich (both halves) with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and Spike
Close sandwich (really fast) to avoid spillage; plate and serve immediately
Best eaten warm with lots of napkins!
Recipe Notes
Bacon Fat is definitely not essential for frying the chicken breast in; bone it breast tastes better, but also not essential for the end product What is essential: Garlic Mayo Fried Breast Thinly sliced onion Thinly sliced peppers Bacon Cheese slices A fresh crusty bun Vegeta and Spike