Description
Experience the mouthwatering delight of Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, a Southern classic that packs a punch! This recipe features juicy, crispy fried chicken coated in a fiery hot sauce, all nestled between toasted buns. Topped with creamy coleslaw and zesty pickles, these sandwiches are perfect for game day or any weeknight dinner. With bold flavors and customizable toppings, you can easily adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just craving some comfort food, this dish will certainly impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup frying oil (or melted butter)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 burger buns (buttered and toasted)
- coleslaw
- mayonnaise
- pickles
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce in one bowl; combine flour, cornstarch, and spices in another.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in buttermilk mixture, then return to flour for double coating.
- Heat oil to 350ºF and fry each piece until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
- Mix hot frying oil with brown sugar and spices; baste chicken while hot.
- Assemble sandwiches with mayo on buns topped with fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 670
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1150mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg