Description
A fiery, juicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich that’s golden-fried, basted in a sweet-heat cayenne sauce, topped with creamy slaw and pickles, and served on a toasted bun.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbsp hot sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp cayenne powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ cup frying oil (or melted butter)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp cayenne powder (for sauce)
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder (for sauce)
- 4 burger buns, buttered and toasted
- Mayonnaise, for assembly
- Coleslaw, for assembly
- Pickles, for assembly
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts into cutlets and season them.
- Whisk the buttermilk with hot sauce in one bowl and combine flour, cornstarch, and spices in another.
- Dredge the chicken in the dry mix, dip in the buttermilk, and coat again in the dry mix, pressing for extra texture.
- Heat oil to 350 °F and fry the chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden and internal temperature reaches 165 °F. Let rest on a rack.
- Spoon ½ cup hot oil into a bowl, whisk in brown sugar and spices, and baste the chicken with this sauce while warm.
- Spread mayo on the toasted buns, add the hot chicken, top with coleslaw and pickles, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne to control the spice level.
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Replace fry oil with melted butter for a richer sauce.
- Try brioche or other sturdy buns for variety.
- Add cheese for an extra flavor layer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
