Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are a spicy and flavorful dish that features crispy fried chicken coated in a fiery hot seasoning, served on a bun with pickles and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 sandwich buns
- Pickles for topping
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, and shake off excess.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and hot sauce to create a spicy sauce.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing fried chicken on buns, topping with pickles and spicy sauce.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- For extra crunch, double-dip the chicken in buttermilk and flour.
- Serve with coleslaw for a refreshing side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Nashville Hot Chicken, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Fried Chicken Sandwich