Coq au vin club sandwich

How Maurice does it

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until softened.

2. 2

   Add chopped bacon to the pan and cook until crispy.

3. 3

   Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, sear in the pan on both sides until golden. Remove chicken, bacon, and onion mixture from the pan and set aside.

4. 4

   Deglaze the pan with red wine, scraping up any browned bits. Let it reduce slightly.

5. 5

   Return the chicken, bacon, and onion mixture to the pan. Simmer on low heat.

6. 6

   Add sliced red bell pepper, lemon wedges, spring onions, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

7. 7

   Cover and let simmer for about 12 minutes until chicken is tender and flavors meld.

8. 8

   In a separate pan, melt butter and toast bread slices until golden on both sides.

9. 9

   To assemble: place toasted bread on a board, layer with lettuce, tomato slices, sliced cooked chicken, and the bacon-red pepper mixture. Add a dollop of mayonnaise.

10. 10

    Close the sandwich with another slice of toasted bread, cut in half, and serve.