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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is a fiery, flavorful Southern classic featuring crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy cayenne-infused oil, served on toasted brioche buns with crisp lettuce, pickles, and a touch of mayonnaise. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness and heat, this sandwich offers a deliciously satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Seasoned Flour Coating

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Frying Oil

  • Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 inches deep in skillet)

Nashville Hot Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup hot frying oil (reserved from frying oil)

Sandwich Assembly

  • 4 brioche buns
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 8 pickle slices
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken Cutlets: Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise to create four thin cutlets for quick and even cooking.
  2. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge the chicken cutlets in this mixture and allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and infuse flavor.
  3. Make Seasoned Flour: In a separate bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a spicy coating for the chicken.
  4. Coat Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade one piece at a time and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
  5. Heat Oil and Fry Chicken: Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated chicken pieces for 6 to 8 minutes until they turn a golden brown color and are fully cooked through. Transfer cooked chicken to a rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  6. Make Nashville Hot Sauce: In a heatproof bowl, combine cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Carefully whisk in 1/2 cup of the hot frying oil reserved from the cooking process to make a spicy, flavorful sauce.
  7. Brush Sauce on Chicken: Generously brush the hot sauce all over the fried chicken pieces to coat them with the signature Nashville heat.
  8. Toast Buns: Lightly toast the brioche buns to enhance texture and flavor.
  9. Assemble Sandwich: Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each toasted bun. Top with shredded lettuce, then place the hot chicken on top. Add pickle slices and finish with the top bun.
  10. Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately while the chicken is hot and crispy.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of cayenne in the hot oil sauce to customize the spice level for milder or spicier sandwiches.
  • For extra crunch, double dredge the chicken by dipping it back into the buttermilk and then the flour mixture again before frying.
  • Brioche buns provide the best balance with their slight sweetness, complementing the spicy chicken perfectly.

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