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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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  • Author: Ezabella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches

Description

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches feature perfectly seasoned, crispy fried chicken breasts coated in a spicy, slightly sweet hot sauce. Served on toasted buttered buns with creamy mayonnaise, tangy coleslaw, and pickles, these sandwiches offer a bold and irresistible flavor and texture contrast perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 medium chicken breasts
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch (or more flour)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Dipping Oil (Nashville Hot Sauce):

  • ½ cup frying oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

To Assemble the Sandwiches:

  • 4 burger buns, buttered and toasted
  • Coleslaw
  • Mayonnaise
  • Pickles

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and hot sauce. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge again in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat both sides. Shake off excess flour to create crispy crumb bits.
  3. Fry the Chicken: Heat about 2 inches of frying oil in a heavy-duty pan to 350ºF. Fry the chicken cutlets for 3 minutes per side until the crust is dark and crunchy and the internal temperature reaches 165ºF. Remove and place on a cooling rack to drain.
  4. Make the Nashville Hot Sauce: Reserve ½ cup of the hot frying oil. Add it to a small bowl with brown sugar, cayenne powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk well until combined. If the oil tastes burnt, substitute some or all with melted butter. While chicken is still hot, baste it generously with the hot oil mixture.
  5. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Layer the hot chicken on top, followed by coleslaw and pickles. Cover with the top bun and serve immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer to maintain accurate oil temperature for crispy, evenly cooked chicken.
  • Butter and toast the buns just before assembly for a warm, flavorful base that won’t get soggy.
  • Adjust the cayenne and hot sauce amounts to increase or decrease spiciness to your preference.
  • Rest fried chicken on a wire rack instead of paper towels to preserve crispiness.
  • For extra crunch, use a mixture of cornstarch and flour for the breading as suggested.
  • Serving the sandwich immediately ensures the chicken retains its crispy crust and juicy interior.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Sandwiches
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Find it online: https://kitchenloving.com/nashville-hot-chicken-sandwiches-recipe/