Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches
Delicious and spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a flavorful sauce, served on soft buns with pickles and slaw.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
For the Breading and Seasoning
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper Adjust to taste.
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying About 1 inch in a deep skillet.
For Assembly
- Hamburger buns Soft and fresh.
- Dill pickles For topping.
- Coleslaw (optional) Adds a cooling element.
- Hot sauce (optional) For serving or drizzling.
Instructions
Marinating Chicken
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Preparing Breading
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour.
Frying Chicken
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry chicken in batches for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, reaching at least 165°F internally.
- Remove cooked chicken and let drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
Preparing Hot Sauce
- Mix additional cayenne pepper with some of the frying oil to create a hot sauce.
- Brush or drizzle hot sauce over the fried chicken.
Assembling Sandwiches
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing spicy chicken on buns and topping with dill pickles and coleslaw (if using). Serve immediately.
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Notes
To keep chicken warm while frying, place cooked pieces in a warm oven at 200°F. Consider adjusting spice levels to personal taste and adding fresh herbs for garnish.