Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches deliver a fiery punch with each bite, featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken that contrasts beautifully with the soft, pillowy bun. The spicy, tangy sauce seeps into the tender meat, creating a mouthwatering experience that is both savory and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Spicy Sauce:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- For Assembly:
- 4 brioche buns
- Pickles
- Coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- Preheat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Fry chicken in hot oil for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken is frying, prepare the spicy sauce by combining vegetable oil, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a small saucepan over low heat until well mixed.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from oil and let drain on paper towels. Brush the spicy sauce generously over each piece of chicken.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing the chicken on brioche buns, adding pickles and coleslaw if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Chicken can be marinated overnight for enhanced flavor.
- Storage: Leftover chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with pickles
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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