Classic Chicken Gatsby
This iconic South African sandwich is a hearty meal, featuring crispy fried chicken, hot chips, and a tangy sauce, all piled high on a fresh long roll. It's perfect for sharing and a true taste of Cape Town.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 50 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Mitjana
- Per ració
- 686 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir ous, gluten i mostassa. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
Llista d’ingredients
- 400 gchicken breast, cut into strips
- 0,5 tassaall-purpose flour
- 1 ctpaprika
- 1 ctgarlic powder
- 0,5 ctcayenne pepper
- 1 ctsalt
- 0,5 ctblack pepper, freshly ground
- 600 gpotato, cut into fries
- 1 ulong bread roll, crusty, about 30cm long
- 2 utomato, sliced
- 1 tassalettuce, shredded
for frying
- 2 tassavegetable oil
sauce
- 0,5 tassamayonnaise
- 2 cschili sauce
- 2 cspickled gherkin, finely chopped
Estris
deep pan · slotted spoon · paper towels · wire rack · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the spices are evenly mixed into the flour for consistent flavor.
- 2
Dredge the chicken strips thoroughly in the seasoned flour, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
Uns 3 min
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large deep pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 175°C (350°F).
Uns 5 min
Nota de cuina: Use a kitchen thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for crispy chicken and chips.
- 4
Carefully fry the coated chicken strips in batches for 3-5 minutes per batch, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Uns 10 min
Nota de cuina: Do not overcrowd the pan, as this will lower the oil temperature and lead to soggy chicken.
- 5
Remove the cooked chicken with a slotted spoon and place it on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Uns 1 min
- 6
Fry the potato fries in the same hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
Uns 7 min
Nota de cuina: Fry in batches if necessary to maintain oil temperature.
- 7
Remove the fries and drain them on paper towels, seasoning immediately with a pinch of salt.
Uns 1 min
- 8
While the chicken and fries are cooking, prepare the Gatsby sauce by mixing the mayonnaise, chili sauce, and pickled gherkins in a small bowl.
Uns 3 min
Nota de cuina: Adjust chili sauce to your preferred spice level.
- 9
Slice the long bread roll lengthwise, but not all the way through, creating a pocket.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Keep the bottom intact so the sandwich holds together.
- 10
Spread a generous amount of the prepared Gatsby sauce inside the roll.
Uns 1 min
- 11
Layer the shredded lettuce and sliced tomato inside the roll.
Uns 1 min
- 12
Pile the crispy fried chicken strips and hot potato fries generously into the roll.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Don't be shy – a Gatsby is meant to be overflowing!
- 13
Serve immediately, optionally cutting the large Gatsby into smaller portions for sharing.
Uns 1 min
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 685,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 37,3g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 44,7g
- Greixos
- 39,7g
- Fibra
- 5,5g
- Sucre
- 4,5g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
Gatsby is best enjoyed fresh; components can be stored separately but the assembled sandwich does not store well.
Empty string if eaten cold
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