Un-Recipe – Chicken and Tomato Sandwich

Posted on December 12, 2011 by thecompletebook

On occasion when Pete is away, I have been known to get carried away and seem to get suckers on my butt as I never leave my computer for very long. Recently was such a day (and night) which meant cooking supper was not top priority and I only thought of it when my worm was awake and needed to be fed immediately! Seriously quick and easy would have to do – hence the Chicken and Tomato Sandwich was born, which made for a delicious light supper and was perfectly balanced with a Gin and Tonic 🙂 which I enjoyed at my desk.

Un-Recipe – Chicken and Tomato Sandwich

Ingredients

1 chicken breast slightly flattened with the heel of your hand
Smoky barbecue spice
Butter
2 slices of brown bread
Homemade Mayonnaise
Homemade Guinness Mustard
1 tomato sliced

Method

Fry the chicken in a little butter sprinkled with the spice.
Butter the bread and spread the mayonnaise on one slice and the mustard on the other.
Top one of the slices with the sliced tomato.
Once cooked cut the chicken breast into slices and place on top of the tomato.
Top with the second slice of bread and cut in half.

54 thoughts on “Un-Recipe – Chicken and Tomato Sandwich”

Yvette on December 12, 2011 at 07:29 said:

Nice one Mandy, sometimes I would just love to do this…it’s always a flurry at teatime when the house is full! x

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 08:19 said:
  
  I also convince myself that it is quite healthy. 😉 Have a super week Yvette. 🙂 xo
  
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Amanda on December 12, 2011 at 07:59 said:

Very nice un-recipe, thanks Mandy. In fact, it has made me quite hungry.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 08:20 said:
  
  Best part Amanda, is you could be enjoying one of these in no time at all. Have a great week. 🙂
  
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Cindy on December 12, 2011 at 08:01 said:

Yummmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 08:20 said:
  
  I just sent you an email I thought your hubby would appreciate it. Have a great week Cindy. 🙂
  
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Tandy on December 12, 2011 at 09:48 said:

perfect with a G&T 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 11:11 said:
  
  Glad you agree. Have an awesome day. 🙂
  
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Nami | Just One Cookbook on December 12, 2011 at 10:51 said:

Looks yummy. At least you cooked something instead of taking out or eating junk food. That’s important! 😉 I get lazy when my husband goes on business trip. Kids and myself… I won’t spend too much time on cooking – mostly pasta!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 11:15 said:
  
  We don’t have any take-out places near where we live Nami so that helps, not that I am a big fan of take out food but it would be nice every now and then to get a pizza. 🙂
  
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promenadeplantings on December 12, 2011 at 11:18 said:

Oh I love un-recipe days. Paricularly when they involve leftovers or lurkers in the fridge!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 11:51 said:
  
  Lurkers in the fridge – I love that! Have a super day Claire. 🙂
  
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Celia @ Fig Jam and Lime Cordial on December 12, 2011 at 12:32 said:

Darling, that is a proper recipe for a luscious meal! You’re selling yourself short calling it an un-recipe, it’s much more than that! Homemade mayo and homemade mustard, no less.. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 13:10 said:
  
  Aah you are too kind dear Celia, thank you – oh and your homemade mustard I might add. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Jay on December 12, 2011 at 13:06 said:

wow..sounds utterly delicious..
love your presentation..;)
Tasty Appetite

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 14:49 said:
  
  Thanks for stopping by Jay. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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kitchenbelleicious on December 12, 2011 at 14:45 said:

I do the same thing when my husband is away on business- YUMMMMMM is all i can say about this sandwich. It just looks simply YUMMMMY!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 14:54 said:
  
  Thanks Belle, it was super yummy! Have a great week. 🙂
  
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ChgoJohn on December 12, 2011 at 15:07 said:

Now, this is my kind of fast food. A sandwich like this one can be so delicious and satisfying. Great idea, Mandy!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 16:05 said:
  
  Thanks ChgoJohn. It was super tasty and best part is I could hold my sarmie in one hand and carry on working with the other. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Angie@Angie's Recipes on December 12, 2011 at 15:42 said:

That’s a quick and delicious lunch idea!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 19:28 said:
  
  A definite favourite Angie. Have a lovely day. 🙂
  
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Kristy on December 12, 2011 at 16:20 said:

Looks like a great meal for one! And sometimes developing suckers on your butt is not such a bad thing. 🙂

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 18:20 said:
  
  so pleased you understand Kristy. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Misk Cooks on December 12, 2011 at 16:22 said:

That’s nice with shredded iceberg lettuces, too, and a good juicy squirt of sweet chili sauce.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 18:24 said:
  
  Hi Misk, thanks for stopping by. The lettuce is a fantastic idea although I think the sweet chilli sauce may be a little much with the mustard and mayo although a nice substitute. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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pinkpolkadot on December 12, 2011 at 16:51 said:

Oh, I like this!! Quick and easy!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 18:25 said:
  
  This will definitely be repeated when my hubby is away again. Have a super evening Pink. 🙂
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on December 12, 2011 at 19:00 said:

You had me at Guinness mustard!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 19:27 said:
  
  Oh this mustard is so addictive! Have a great day. 🙂
  
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Chica Andaluza on December 12, 2011 at 20:02 said:

Before I scrolled down, I thought “I hope Mandy puts mayo on it and has a glass of wine too”…well, glad to see you did put mayo and had a G&T. Fast food at its best!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 21:02 said:
  
  Now that you mention it, a glass of wine may have been even nicer – will do a comparison test ASAP! Have a super day Tanya. 🙂
  
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Caroline on December 12, 2011 at 20:45 said:

Love this un-recipe…the sandwich sounds delicious! I’m intrigued by the Guinness mustard as well. 😉

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- thecompletecookbook on December 12, 2011 at 21:02 said:
  
  I think I will be adding the Guinness mustard to my Christmas gift basket – it’s delicious! Loved your onion soup recipe today – delicious! Have a super day Caroline. 🙂
  
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Kelly @ Inspired Edibles on December 13, 2011 at 02:55 said:

I love the homemade elements in this recipe Mandy – I can’t wait to try your Guinness mustard! (not sure how that one escaped me the first time! :))

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- thecompletecookbook on December 13, 2011 at 06:54 said:
  
  Thanks Kelly! The Guinness mustard is an absolute win. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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My Inner Chick on December 13, 2011 at 03:28 said:

OOOH, baaaaaby,

You know how to live :))) xxx

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- thecompletecookbook on December 13, 2011 at 06:56 said:
  
  It’s all about balance I’d say. Have a great day Kim. 🙂 xo
  
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hotlyspiced on December 13, 2011 at 03:35 said:

That looks like an incredible sandwich. And a perfectly balanced gin and tonic would be just great.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 13, 2011 at 06:57 said:
  
  Must say, the combo was very satisfying. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Kay aka Babygirl on December 13, 2011 at 07:33 said:

I can’t eat tomato because of my allergies, but I can definitely see myself pairing this chicken sandwich some with red peppers. This looks amazing

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- thecompletecookbook on December 13, 2011 at 07:59 said:
  
  What a pity about your tomato allergy Kay – red pepper sounds like a perfect alternative and would add a nice crunch too. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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zestybeandog on December 13, 2011 at 16:22 said:

Simply great! The Guinness mustard sounds perfect as well!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 13, 2011 at 17:13 said:
  
  Simplicity always works so well for me. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Candy on December 13, 2011 at 23:18 said:

Suckers on my butt – hilarious! The sandwich looks great too!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 14, 2011 at 08:42 said:
  
  Hi Candy, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Suckers on my butt is a term I learnt from my father many years ago and it kinda just “stuck”. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Karen on December 14, 2011 at 00:21 said:

A chicken sandwich with homemade mustard and mayo is not only a recipe but a delicious one.

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- thecompletecookbook on December 14, 2011 at 08:43 said:
  
  Thanks Karen. Homemade is always so much more special and delicious. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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rsmacaalay on December 14, 2011 at 00:49 said:

I want this on my lunch box

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- thecompletecookbook on December 14, 2011 at 08:43 said:
  
  Great idea Raymund – this would make an awesome lunch. Have a super day. 🙂
  
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Inger Wilkerson on December 15, 2011 at 04:14 said:

Sounds simple and delicious–perfect for dinner for one!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 15, 2011 at 09:34 said:
  
  Hi Inger, welcome and thanks for stopping by. Simple meals like this are usually more satisfying and delicious than expected. Have a great day. 🙂
  
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spicegirlfla on December 15, 2011 at 21:39 said:

When I know my son is not coming home for dinner, I eat just as you! Simple, quick, no recipe needed!!

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- thecompletecookbook on December 16, 2011 at 09:40 said:
  
  It is nice to have a night off “cooking” every now and again. 🙂
  
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