Hot Chicken Sandwich Gravy

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A Hot Chicken Sandwich Gravy is a hearty, open-faced sandwich featuring sliced or shredded chicken smothered in a rich, savory gravy, typically served on thick bread. It's a classic comfort food in North American diners and home kitchens, often made with chicken, flour, butter, broth, and seasonings. This dish is a staple in American and Canadian casual cuisine, particularly popular in the Southern and Midwestern United States.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in protein from the chicken and carbohydrates from the bread and thickener in the gravy, with a moderate to high fat content depending on the gravy preparation. It provides a good source of B vitamins and minerals like selenium, but the calorie count can range from 400 to 700 per serving, making it a filling, energy-dense meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	11 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	850 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Vitamin B12	0.4 mcg
Niacin (B3)	3 mg
Phosphorus	120 mg
Selenium	10 mcg
Zinc	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential example of 'stick-to-your-ribs' comfort food, often associated with post-war American diner culture and home cooking traditions. Nutritionally, it's interesting because it combines lean protein with a high-calorie gravy, creating a meal that's both satisfying and historically linked to providing sustenance for manual laborers.