Chicken and Bacon Sandwich with Lemon Mayonnaise

Chicken and bacon- what a combination! The lemon mayonnaise really gives this sandwich a fresh and summery feel. Enjoy any time of the day.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tablesp. rapeseed or olive oil
• The zest and juice of 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 tablesp. each of fresh thyme and mint, chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 streaky rashers
• 4 buns, cut in half
• 200mls low fat mayonnaise
• 2 beef tomatoes, sliced
• Mixed salad leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the chicken breasts on a board and slice each one in half horizontally to give you 8 thin slices.
2. 2In a medium sized dish mix together the oil, half the lemon zest and juice, garlic, thyme, mint and pepper.
3. 3Add in the chicken and toss to coat. If you have time cover with clingfilm and place in the fridge to marinate for half an hour.
4. 4Heat a griddle pan over a medium heat. Season the chicken with a little salt and place on the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
5. 5Meanwhile grill the rashers until crispy. Brush the bun halves with a little oil and toast under the grill.
6. 6Mix the remaining lemon zest and juice into the mayonnaise. Spread the bottom half of each bun with a little mayonnaise. Then add the bacon, leaves, slices of tomato and lastly the chicken.
7. 7Serve the remaining mayonnaise on the side.