Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are a must-try for spice lovers and comfort food enthusiasts alike. This Southern classic features perfectly fried chicken coated in a fiery hot sauce, topped with refreshing coleslaw and crunchy pickles, all nestled between buttery toasted buns. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful crunch followed by a burst of flavor that leaves you craving more. Whether you’re hosting a game day gathering or simply enjoying a cozy dinner at home, these sandwiches promise to bring excitement to your table. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 burger buns, buttered and toasted
- coleslaw
- mayonnaise
- pickles
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create cutlets, season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, whisk buttermilk and hot sauce; in another bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, dip in the buttermilk mixture, then back into the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should be 165°F). Transfer to a cooling rack.
- In a small bowl, combine hot oil with brown sugar and spices for the Nashville hot sauce; baste over warm chicken.
- Assemble sandwiches with mayonnaise on toasted buns topped with fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg