Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are a fiery delight for those who crave bold flavors. This Southern classic features juicy, fried chicken coated in a spicy sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for game days, family gatherings, or cozy nights at home, these sandwiches are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. With a crispy exterior and tender interior, every bite offers an irresistible combination of heat and flavor. Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or just looking for a delicious meal, this recipe is straightforward and customizable to suit your preferences.
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 or melted butter
- Brown sugar and additional spices for the hot sauce
- Burger buns, coleslaw, mayonnaise, pickles for assembly
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Mix flour with cornstarch and spices in one bowl; whisk buttermilk mixture in another.
- Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture, then dip back into the buttermilk before coating again.
- Heat oil to 350ºF and fry chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Mix hot oil with brown sugar and spices; baste fried chicken immediately after frying.
- Assemble sandwiches by spreading mayonnaise on toasted buns and adding fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 95mg