Smokey BBQ Tamarind Chicken Sandwich
Recipe Overview
Bring bold, street-food inspired flavour to your kitchen with this exclusive Virtue and Raju Sauces collaboration. This smokey BBQ tamarind chicken sandwich combines crispy southern fried chicken goujons, melted smoked Scamorza mozzarella, fresh gem lettuce, sliced gherkins and Raju’s Smokey BBQ Tamarind Sauce, all served in a soft Virtue puccia bun. The result is a delicious balance of smoky and crunchy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1x Virtue115g Pre-Sliced Ambient Puccia Bun
- 100g Crispy Southern Fried Chicken Goujons
- Gem Lettuce, sliced
- Smoked Mozzarella (Scamorza), grated
- Raju Smokey BBQ Tamarind Sauce
- Sliced Gherkins (optional)
Further information on Virtue’s Puccia Bun and Raju Smokey BBQ Tamarind Sauce can be found over on their website.
Preparation
Cook the Southern Fried Chicken Goujons according to the manufacturer’s instructions. The chicken should be warm when assembling the sandwich to help melt the cheese.
Wash and slice the gem lettuce into thin strips.
Grate the smoked Scamorza mozzarella.
Method
- Preheat the oven or grill to 180–200°C.
Open the pre-sliced puccia bun and lightly toast for 2–3 minutes until warm and slightly crisp.
- Remove the bun from the oven and generously spread Raju’s Smokey BBQ Tamarind Sauce onto both halves, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Place the warm Southern Fried Chicken Goujons onto the bottom half of the bun. Top with a generous amount of grated smoked Scamorza mozzarella, allowing the warmth of the chicken to gently melt the cheese.
- Add the sliced gem lettuce and gherkins.
- Finish with an additional drizzle of Raju’s Smokey BBQ Tamarind Sauce if desired.
- Serve whole or cut in half.
Make it a complete meal with a generous scoop of coleslaw and crispy fries on the side.
