Canadian Hot Chicken Sandwich
Deliciously tender chicken nestled between soft white bread, topped with sautéed peas, and smothered in rich, flavourful gravy.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken 4 legs
- 3 l water
- 2 tsp salt
- 8 slices white bread
- 1 tbsp butter
GRAVY
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 500 ml chicken broth
- 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
PEAS
- 2 cups peas 1 cup = 200ml
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 200 ml chicken broth
Instructions
CHICKEN
- Place the meat in cold water, add salt, and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 45 minutes until tender, with liquid reduced by half. Aim for at least 700ml of broth remaining.
- Once cooked, cool the chicken, remove the skin, and shred the meat into desired size for the sandwich.
PEAS TOPPING
- In a frying pan, add butter, melt it, then add onions and sauté for about 3 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute.
- Now add the peas and sauté for about 1 minute, then pour in the chicken broth. Simmer until the liquid evaporates and peas are cooked. Around 10 minutes.
GRAVY
- In a deep frying pan, add butter and melt it over low heat. Add flour and lightly fry until it turns golden brown,.
- Now, gradually add chicken broth. Mix with a hand whisk.
- When the sauce becomes smooth, add all the other ingredients and continue stirring for a few minutes. Remove from the heat and keep it warm.
SANDWICH
- Spread a generous amount of butter on one side of each bread slice.
- Add shredded chicken in a thick layer and cover with another slice of bread. Gently press with your hand. Place the sandwich on a deep plate.
- Slowly pour hot sauce over it.
- Top the sandwich with peas
Notes
The total calories for the whole dish are approximately 2200. When divided into 4 big portions, each portion is estimated to contain around 550 calories (each sandwich served with gravy and peas contains approx 550 calories). Please note that these calorie estimates are approximate and may vary depending on factors such as the specific products used and variations in portion sizes.