The Chicky Pep #2 is a supercharged chicken cutlet sandwich that layers pepperoni bolognese, melted mozzarella and provolone, and a double‑fried chicken thigh. The bread is lacquered with clarified butter, dusted with a garlic‑parsley‑onion seasoning, and flame‑torched before being slathered with anchovy mayo. Finished with roasted long hot peppers, the sandwich delivers nostalgic Italian‑American comfort with bold heat and big umami.
Washington DC
Your Only Friend
Chicky Pep #2
Chicken thigh / Italian breadcrumbs / Parmesan / Pepperoni / Tomatoes / Garlic / Mozzarella & provolone / Anchovy mayo / Long hot peppers / Olive oil
Signature Dish
From Prep to Plate
Seth Tillman heads to Your Only Friend in D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood to try the Chicky Pep #2 — an over‑the‑top sandwich that’s like a souped-up chicken parm. Chef Paul walks Seth through every layer, from the pepperoni bolognese, to crispy chicken thigh cutlets, Italian breadcrumbs, and MSG. Finished with mozzarella and provolone, anchovy mayo, and roasted long hots, this is a bold sandwich!
Your Only Friend blends the laid-back feel of a neighborhood sandwich shop with the polish of a cocktail bar. The menu is cheeky — think sandwiches like the "Hot Nug" with chicken nuggets and Nashville hot sauce, the “Caul Me Maybe,” a roasted cauliflower number, or the "Mortz & Mootz" piled with mortadella, mozzarella and pickled red pepper jelly.
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