Description
Indulge in the bold and spicy flavors of Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, a true Southern classic that’s perfect for any occasion. These sandwiches feature crispy fried chicken drenched in a fiery cayenne pepper sauce, complemented by creamy mayonnaise, crunchy coleslaw, and zesty pickles all nestled between toasted burger buns. Whether you’re hosting a casual gathering or enjoying a cozy family dinner, these sandwiches promise to impress with their irresistible crunch and harmonious blend of heat and sweetness. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Spices: cayenne, garlic powder, salt, black pepper
- ½ cup frying oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 4 burger buns (buttered and toasted)
- coleslaw
- mayonnaise
- pickles for topping
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce. In another bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Dredge seasoned chicken in the flour mixture, dip in buttermilk mixture, then return to flour for a second coating.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep frying pan. Fry chicken for about 3 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
- Mix hot cooking oil with brown sugar and remaining spices to create Nashville Hot Sauce; baste the fried chicken while hot.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading mayo on buns, adding fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg