Authentic Azerbaijani Mountain Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Bread and Fresh Churned Butter,

👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation Steps for Traditional Churned Butter (Nehrə Yağı):

1. Pour the fermented cream and ice-cold water into a traditional wooden churn or a large sterilized jar with a tight lid.
2. Agitate the mixture vigorously (churning) for 30–45 minutes until the fat globules separate from the liquid buttermilk.
3. Collect the butter solids using a skimmer and place them in a bowl of ice-cold water.
4. Knead the butter by hand in the cold water to wash out any remaining buttermilk, ensuring the butter stays firm and lasts longer.
5. For the spicy compound butter shown, mix a portion of the fresh butter with minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon zest.

👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation Steps for Rustic Oven-Baked Biscuits:

1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk until well combined.
2. Stir in the melted butter.
3. Gradually add the wheat flour, baking powder, and salt, kneading until a smooth, non-sticky dough forms.
4. Dust a wooden board with flour and roll the dough out to a thickness of approximately 1 cm.
5. Cut the dough into equal squares using a fluted pastry cutter or a knife.
6. Place the squares on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and prick the tops with a fork to prevent uneven rising.
7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 20–25 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and firm.

👩🏻‍🍳 Preparation Steps for Marinated Saj Chicken & Salad:

1. Slice the chicken breasts into thin, wide cutlets.
2. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, juice of half a lemon, salt, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
3. Coat the chicken thoroughly in the marinade and allow it to rest for at least 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the salad by finely shredding the cabbage and thinly slicing the cucumbers and red pepper.
5. Chop the cilantro and parsley and mix with the vegetables.
6. Dress the salad with oil, vinegar, salt, and the remaining lemon juice.
7. Heat a large flat pan or saj over high heat and fry the chicken cutlets until charred and fully cooked through.
8. Slice the fresh biscuits in half, spread generously with the homemade compound butter, and layer with the grilled chicken, a mountain of fresh salad, and a slice of cheese.