eCook Meal
Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich
with spicy green beans
Toasted ciabatta is layered with creamy chimichurri, fresh green leaves, tender chicken mini fillets, and crispy bacon strips, all crowned with a melty, cheesy top bun. Served alongside vibrant green beans, finished with a scattering of jalapeƱos for a zesty kick.
Serving guide
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FRY THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the pan, season and cover.
Chicken & BACON
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CHEESE-PULL PREP
Halve the bun, spread butter or oil over the cut-side, and sprinkle the cheese over the top bun. Place in the air fryer or oven and toast until the cheese has melted, 4-5 minutes.
ASSEMBLE YOUR SARMIE
Spread the bottom bun with the creamy chimichurri. Top with the rinsed green leaves, the Chicken strips, the crispy bacon strips, and top with the cheesy bun. Side with the green beans and scatter the drained jalapeƱos over the beans. Tuck in!
FRY THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 5-6 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the pan, season and cover.
Chicken & BACON
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CHEESE-PULL PREP
Halve the buns, spread butter or oil over the cut-side, and sprinkle the cheese over the top buns. Place in the air fryer or oven and toast until the cheese has melted, 4-5 minutes.
ASSEMBLE YOUR SARMIE
Spread the bottom buns with the creamy chimichurri. Top with the rinsed green leaves, the Chicken strips, the crispy bacon strips, and top with the cheesy buns. Side with the green beans and scatter the drained jalapeƱos over the beans. Tuck in!
FRY THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 5-6 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the pan, season and cover.
Chicken & BACON
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CHEESE-PULL PREP
Halve the buns, spread butter or oil over the cut-side, and sprinkle the cheese over the top buns. Place in the air fryer or oven and toast until the cheese has melted, 4-5 minutes.
ASSEMBLE YOUR SARMIE
Spread the bottom buns with the creamy chimichurri. Top with the rinsed green leaves, the Chicken strips, the crispy bacon strips, and top with the cheesy buns. Side with the green beans and scatter the drained jalapeƱos over the beans. Tuck in!
FRY THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 6-7 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the pan, season and cover.
Chicken & BACON
Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Pat the Chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside.
CHEESE-PULL PREP
Halve the buns, spread butter or oil over the cut-side, and sprinkle the cheese over the top buns. Place in the air fryer or oven and toast until the cheese has melted, 4-5 minutes.
ASSEMBLE YOUR SARMIE
Spread the bottom buns with the creamy chimichurri. Top with the rinsed green leaves, the Chicken strips, the crispy bacon strips, and top with the cheesy buns. Side with the green beans and scatter the drained jalapeƱos over the beans. Tuck in!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R143.61
for 4 servings Ā· R35.90 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Ciabatta Rolls needs 4Heat & Eat Ciabatta Rolls 6 pk R52.99 Ā· whole pack (size can't be divided)R52.99
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Free-range Chicken Mini Fillets needs 600 gFree Range Chicken Stock Chunks Avg 800 g 800 g at R27.99 Ā· 75% of packR20.99
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Green Beans needs 320 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 Ā· 78% of packR21.07
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Grated Cheddar Cheese needs 160 gBulk Cheddar Cheese 850 g 850 g at R169.99 Ā· 19% of packR32.00
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Green Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R19.99 Ā· 23% of packR4.57
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Sliced Pickled JalapeƱos needs 80 gSliced Pickled JalapeƱos 400 g 400 g at R59.99 Ā· 20% of packR12.00
Not in the Woolies basket ā source these elsewhere:
- Streaky Pork Bacon - 8 strips
- Creamy Chimichurri
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich?
The preparation time for Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich with spicy green beans is between 15 and 20 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich with spicy green beans?
The total time required to make Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich with spicy green beans is between 20 and 25 minutes.
How many servings does Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich?
Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Ciabatta Roll, Creamy Chimichurri, Green Beans, Green Leaves, Pickled JalapeƱo, Streaky Pork Bacon
What is the nutritional information of Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich?
Calories: 1187, Carbs: 93 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 64.9 grams, Sugar: 16.6 grams, Salt: 1981 grams
How do I prepare Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich?
FRY THE BEANS: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the green beans until starting to char, 5-6 minutes (shifting constantly). Remove from the pan, season and cover. CHEESE-PULL PREP: Halve the buns, spread butter or oil over the cut-side, and sprinkle the cheese over the top buns. Place in the air fryer or oven and toast until the cheese has melted, 4-5 minutes. CHICKEN & BACON: Return the pan to medium-high heat. When hot, add the bacon strips and fry until browned and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on paper towel. Return the pan to medium heat with a drizzle of oil (if necessary). Pat the chicken dry with paper towel. When hot, fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. You may need to do this step in batches. Remove from the pan, season, and set aside. ASSEMBLE YOUR SARMIE: Spread the bottom buns with the creamy chimichurri. Top with the rinsed green leaves, the chicken strips, the crispy bacon strips, and top with the cheesy buns. Side with the green beans and scatter the drained jalapeƱos over the beans. Tuck in!
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich?
Cheddar Cheese, Chicken, Ciabatta Roll, Creamy Chimichurri, Green Beans, Green Leaves, Pickled JalapeƱo, Streaky Pork Bacon
How many calories does Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich have?
1187 calories
How much fat content does Bacon & Chicken Chimichurri Sandwich have?
grams