Fried Chicken Hot Shot combines fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy in this twist on the classic Manhattan open-faced sandwich.
Fried Chicken Hot Shot
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Fried Chicken Hot Shot is my recipe of the day with the blogging group From Our Dinner Table. On Sundays we post recipes on a variety of topics. This week we are sharing comfort food recipes.
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The fried chicken hot shot is a variation of some Hot Shot Manhattan sandwiches I have done before. They are perfect comfort food, especially as a small plate supper.
This particular recipe was made with fried chicken breast cut off the bone and piled on soft white bread with mashed and gravy. I used restaurant leftovers in this, as we never manage to finish a “bucket” and rewarmed in the air fryer makes for a quick lunch. But you can also make this with your own fried chicken. Or for a quick twist you can bake up frozen breaded chicken cutlets.
You can also use premade mashed and gravy or I have some recipes to help you along for mashed potatoes and turkey gravy (which can also be done as chicken).
But the idea is to not make too much of a production out of it, since it is supposed to be comforting. And that also requires it to be easy in my book.
Comfort Food Recipes
- Butterscotch Tapioca Pudding from That Recipe
- Cajun Red Beans and Rice Skillet from Blogghetti
- Cream of Spinach Soup from Art of Natural Living
- Fried Chicken Hot Shot (Manhattan) from Palatable Pastime
- Gluten-Free, Vegan Cilantro Cream Quinoa Spaghetti from Magical Ingredients
- Make Ahead Beef Stew from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Meatball Lasagna from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Sausage Tortellini Soup from Fresh April Flours
- Taco Soup from Devour Dinner
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Fried Chicken Hot Shot
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Fried Chicken Hot Shot

Fried Chicken Hot Shot
Ingredients
- 1 fried chicken breast or breaded chicken tenderloin, (hot and crisp)
- 1 slice white bread
- 1 cup mashed potatoes, (warmed)
- 1 cup chicken gravy or brown gravy, (warmed)
Instructions
- If using fried breast of chicken, remove it from the bone without tearing it up.
- If using a breaded chicken tenderloin, cook according to package directions.
- To assemble, place bread on plate.
- Top with mashed potatoes, then gravy.
- Top with chicken.
Notes
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That sandwich needs to be on my plate right now! It looks so delicious! Something I would easily devour.