Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is a fiery and flavorful delight that combines crispy fried chicken with a spicy chili oil blend, served on soft buns with tangy pickles. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners, this sandwich is sure to impress everyone at your table. With its crunchy texture and bold flavors, each bite delivers an unforgettable taste experience that will have your taste buds singing. Get ready to elevate your culinary game with this Southern classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to preference)
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 burger buns
- Pickles (to taste)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge chicken breasts in the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- 2. Prepare Coating: In another bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3. Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- 4. Fry Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, dredge in flour mixture, and carefully place in hot oil. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. Make Spicy Oil: Mix remaining cayenne pepper with some frying oil in a bowl.
- 6. Assemble Sandwich: Place fried chicken on buns, top with pickles and drizzle generously with spicy oil before adding the top bun.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg