Hot Chicken Sandwich

How to Make Hot Chicken Sandwich

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1. Melt the 40 g butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in the flour, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until it turns a light golden brown.

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2. Add the hot stock a little at a time, whisking, then add the soy sauce, poultry seasoning, pepper and salt. Simmer for 8 minutes, until the gravy is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.

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3. Slide the sliced chicken into the gravy and heat it gently for 4 minutes, until hot.

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4. Cook the peas in a small pan of boiling water for 3 minutes, drain, and toss with the 20 g of butter.

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5. Lay 2 slices of bread on each plate and pile the chicken on top.

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6. Ladle the gravy over the chicken so that it soaks into the bread, and serve at once with the peas and chips.

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Tips for Making Hot Chicken Sandwich

• Cook the flour until it turns golden. It gives the gravy a nutty, toasted flavour, and raw flour leaves a pasty taste.
• Add the hot stock slowly and whisk as you go. A hot liquid added gradually goes in smoothly, and it does not clump.
• Use plain soft white bread. It soaks up the gravy and turns into part of the dish, whereas a crusty loaf stays dry underneath.

Common Substitutions & Variations

• Vegetable stock in place of the chicken stock makes this meat-free without changing the method, if that is what you need.

What to Serve with Hot Chicken Sandwich

• Chips or fries
• Green peas
• Cranberry sauce

Storing & Reheating Hot Chicken Sandwich

Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days when the gravy and chicken are stored together, separate from the bread. Reheat gently in a pan and assemble fresh. The gravy freezes well for up to 3 months.

Hot Chicken Sandwich FAQ: Common Questions

Hot Chicken Sandwich Nutrition

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.