Sunrise Chicken & Egg Sandwich
A gourmet breakfast sandwich featuring tender grilled chicken breast, fluffy scrambled eggs, melted yellow cheese, and juicy tomatoes, all nestled between toasted artisan bread. The warm sandwich offers a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, perfect for a protein-packed start to your day.
Macros per serving
Estimated calorie contribution from protein, carbohydrates and fats.
Ingredients
Chicken breast100g · Skinless, boneless
Large eggs2 · Fresh, organic
Yellow cheese30g · Cheddar or Gruyere, shredded
Tomato50g · Ripe, sliced
Artisan bread50g · Whole wheat or sourdough, 2 slices
Olive oil5g · Extra virgin
Method
- 1
Preheat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Lightly brush the chicken breast with olive oil and grill for 4-5 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Let it rest for 2 minutes and slice.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 4
Cook the eggs in a non-stick pan over medium heat, scrambling until fluffy but still slightly moist.
- 5
Toast the bread slices.
- 6
Assemble the sandwich: Place the scrambled eggs on one slice of bread, top with the grilled chicken, sliced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Close the sandwich with the other slice of bread.
- 7
Serve immediately. Consider a side of fresh herbs for garnish.
Nutrition per serving
Nutrition per 100 g
Reference values for the main ingredients used in this recipe.
| Ingredient | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast | 165 | 31 g | 0 g | 3.6 g |
| Large eggs | 143 | 12 g | 1 g | 10 g |
| Yellow cheese | 400 | 25 g | 3 g | 32 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Artisan bread | 265 | 9 g | 50 g | 3 g |
| Olive oil | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
