Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches
Experience the fiery delight of Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches with crispy, spicy chicken, crunchy slaw, and tangy pickles on buttery buns.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 buttery sandwich buns
- Pickles
- 1 cup slaw (cabbage, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in a bowl filled with buttermilk and hot sauce for several hours or overnight.
- Prepare the crunchy coating by whisking together flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Dredge the marinated chicken in the spiced flour mixture, then fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
- Drain the fried chicken on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing the fried chicken on the buns, topping them with pickles and slaw.
- Serve and savor the flavors while warm.
Notes
Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying to achieve perfect crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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