Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are a mouthwatering delight, combining crispy fried chicken with a fiery kick of spice and sweetness. Each sandwich features perfectly seasoned chicken breasts, enveloped in a crunchy coating, and served on a toasted bun with creamy mayonnaise, tangy pickles, and crunchy coleslaw. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or enjoying a casual dinner, these flavorful sandwiches are sure to impress. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can create this classic Southern dish at home and savor every spicy bite!
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.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; marinate in buttermilk mixed with hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the flour mixture by combining flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, then fry in heated oil at 350ºF for about three minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix hot frying oil with brown sugar and spices to create the Nashville hot sauce.
- Assemble sandwiches with mayo on toasted buns topped with fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg