The Oaktown Club

Grilled chicken and bacon with avocado, cilantro pesto and chipotle mayo on ciabatta bread

We recently finished a backyard renovation. Part of that renovation was to add some planters along the patio where I could plant some fresh herbs. I've always loved cilantro so I planted a bunch of it and it really took off. So I figured I better make up a sandwich to use some of that cilantro.

The Grocery List - Serves Two

• 1 loaf of ciabatta bread sliced to make two sandwiches
• Salt and pepper
• 2-3 chicken breasts
• 4 limes
• 1 lemon
• cajun spice blend
• 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 small can of chipotles in adobo sauce
• 1 avocado

Let's break it down...

The Grilled Chicken

• 2-3 chicken breasts
• 3.5 limes
• 1 lemon
• cajun spice blend

1. Marinate in for 2 hours using a lime and lemon marinade
2. Remove from marinade and sprinkle with a cajun spice blend
3. Grill the chicken

The Cilantro Pesto

• 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 1/4 cup of grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/2 cup walnuts

1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste

The Chipotle Mayo

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 chipotles in adobo sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1/2 lime, juice
• Salt and pepper

1. Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree. 
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assemble

1. Warm the bread in the oven
2. Slice the chicken and layer on one side of the bread
3. Lay the bacon on top of the chicken
4. Spread a substantial layer of the pesto on top of the bacon layer
5. Add the sliced avocado
6. Spread the chipotle mayo on the other side of the bread
7. Top the sandwich

Side Ideas

The last time I made this I served it with grilled corn on the cop with cilantro lime butter as well as a roasted beat and feta salad.