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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches: Spicy Flavor in Every Bite

Discover the tasty Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, customizable to your spice level for a delicious weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs for juiciness
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or regular milk with vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons Hot Sauce adjust to taste
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch can substitute with more flour
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper reduce for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Frying
  • 2 cups Frying Oil or melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For Assembly
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns any type of bun
  • 1 cup Coleslaw for crunch
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise or vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Slotted spoon
  • Cooling Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper and let sit for 15 minutes.
  2. Whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce in one bowl. In another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, then coat again with flour.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes each side.
  5. Mix hot frying oil with brown sugar, cayenne, chili powder, and paprika. Brush hot sauce over fried chicken on both sides.
  6. Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun, top with fried chicken, coleslaw, and optionally pickles, then place the top bun on each sandwich.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For best results, assemble just before serving.

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