Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are a tantalizing Southern delicacy that delivers a bold punch of flavor with every bite. This recipe showcases crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy, savory sauce, nestled between soft, toasted buns. Perfect for family gatherings or casual get-togethers, these sandwiches are not just meals; they’re experiences that your friends and family will rave about! With customizable toppings like coleslaw and pickles, you can easily adjust the flavors to suit your taste buds. Plus, this dish is quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for a weeknight dinner or weekend feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- cayenne
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- frying oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 burger buns (buttered and toasted)
- coleslaw
- pickles for topping
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce; in another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Dredge chicken in flour mixture, dip into buttermilk mix, then coat again with flour.
- Heat oil to 350°F and fry chicken until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side). Ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Mix hot oil with brown sugar and spices; baste fried chicken before assembling.
- Toast buns, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half, add fried chicken, top with coleslaw and pickles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg