Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches are a spicy and flavorful dish featuring crispy fried chicken thighs, served on a bun with pickles and optional coleslaw.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 slices of pickles
- 1 cup coleslaw (optional)
- Extra hot sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best flavor.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off any excess flour.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken pieces, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- To assemble the sandwiches, place a piece of fried chicken on each bun. Top with pickles and coleslaw if desired. Drizzle with extra hot sauce for added heat.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Nashville hot chicken sandwiches!
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the cayenne pepper and hot sauce in the marinade.
- Try adding a slice of cheese, such as pepper jack, for an extra layer of flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg