This 10-Layer Fried Chicken Sandwich Is an NYC Hidden Gem | Sandwich City | NYT Cooking

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

quesillo cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while mozzarella is often cheaper.

Start by preparing the chicken, seasoning it with salt and pepper.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring it's crispy on the outside.

Slice the cemita bread in half and toast it lightly on the grill or in a toaster.

Spread a generous amount of avocado on the bottom half of the cemita bread.

Layer the fried chicken on top of the avocado, making sure it's well stacked.

Add pico de gallo on top of the chicken, followed by a layer of quesillo cheese.

Drizzle chipotle sauce generously over the fillings.

Close the cemita with the top half of the bread and press down gently to secure the layers.

Serve immediately, ideally with extra chipotle sauce on the side for dipping.

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