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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches That Ignite Your Taste Buds

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches delight with bold heat and creamy coolness, offering an irresistible crunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs skinless
  • 2 cups Buttermilk or milk mixed with vinegar/lemon juice
For the Coating
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour add cornstarch for extra crunch
  • 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for a milder flavor
  • 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or fresh onion
For Assembling
  • 4 pieces Potato Buns or brioche
  • 1 cup Dill Pickles or other pickled vegetables
For Frying
  • 4 cups Neutral Oil vegetable or canola

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Shallow dish
  • Wire rack
  • Deep pot
  • kitchen thermometer
  • brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl, pour buttermilk, add salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. Prepare Coating: Combine flour, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and brown sugar in a dish and whisk until well-blended.
  3. Dredge Chicken: Remove chicken from buttermilk, coat in flour mixture, rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  4. Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep pot to 325°F (160°C), ensuring it shimmers but doesn't smoke.
  5. Fry Chicken: Fry chicken pieces in batches for 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  6. Make Spicy Oil: Mix hot frying oil with cayenne, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until sugar dissolves.
  7. Baste Chicken: Brush spicy oil mixture over fried chicken for extra flavor.
  8. Assemble Sandwiches: Toast buns, smear mayonnaise or ranch, stack chicken and pickles, and top with the other half of the bun.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Maintain oil temperature for crispy chicken; adjust spice levels to your preference.

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