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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches: Spicy Comfort in Every Bite

This Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich recipe offers a spicy and crispy delight, perfect for a quick and customizable meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts skinless, boneless
  • 1 cup Buttermilk or regular milk mixed with vinegar
  • 1 cup Hot Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch or more flour if unavailable
  • 1 tablespoon Cayenne Pepper adjust based on spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
For Frying
  • Vegetable Oil Cooking Oil or melted butter
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar balances spiciness
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 pieces Burger Buns toasted
  • 2 cups Coleslaw store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise substitute with Greek yogurt if desired
  • 1 cup Pickles for tanginess

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • thermometer
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally into cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl, then soak chicken for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Combine flour, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in another bowl for the dry coating.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in seasoned flour and dip again in buttermilk, then back into flour.
  5. Heat oil in skillet to 350°F, ensuring enough oil to fry chicken.
  6. Fry chicken cutlets for 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Mix hot oil with brown sugar, cayenne, chili powder, and smoked paprika for the sauce.
  8. Baste fried chicken with sauce, then assemble sandwiches with buns, mayonnaise, chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Perfect for casual dinners and can be customized with various toppings.

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