California Club Sandwich

Step 1

Stir the mayonnaise and lemon juice together in a small bowl until smooth and evenly combined, about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Shred the rotisserie chicken by pulling it apart into bite-sized strips with your fingers or two forks into a clean bowl.

Step 3

Place bacon slices on a microwave-safe plate lined with a paper towel; cover with another paper towel and microwave on high for 4 minutes until crispy.

Step 4

Cut the avocado in half lengthwise around the large pit, twist the halves apart, scoop out the pit with a spoon, then slice each half into 0.25-inch-thick pieces while still in the skin.

Step 5

Slice the tomato crosswise into 0.25-inch-thick rounds, discarding the top and bottom ends that are mostly seeds.

Step 6

Toast the bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven set to medium-dark until the surface turns light golden brown and feels crispy when you tap it, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Lay one toasted bread slice on a cutting board, then spread 1 tablespoon of the lemon mayonnaise evenly across the entire surface with a butter knife.

Step 8

Layer half of the shredded chicken in a single even layer on top of the mayonnaise, breaking any clumps.

Step 9

Lay 3 bacon slices in a row on top of the chicken, breaking them in half if needed to fit within the bread edges.

Step 10

Place a second toasted bread slice on top of the bacon, then spread 1 tablespoon of lemon mayonnaise on this second slice.

Step 11

Layer 2 tomato slices on top of the mayonnaise, then arrange 2 lettuce leaves to cover the tomato.

Step 12

Arrange half of the avocado slices in a single layer on top of the lettuce.

Step 13

Place the third toasted bread slice on top to complete the sandwich, then press gently down so all layers compress slightly together.

Step 14

Slide a large serrated bread knife diagonally from the top-left corner to the bottom-right corner, cutting the sandwich in half to reveal the three layers.

Step 15

Repeat steps 7–14 to build the second sandwich using the remaining ingredients.

Step 16

Stand the two sandwich halves upright on a plate with the cut sides facing forward to show the colorful layers, then serve immediately while warm.