Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches—a perfect blend of spicy and slightly sweet flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This homemade recipe features juicy fried chicken with a crispy crust, generously coated in a fiery hot sauce, all nestled between toasted buns. Topped with creamy mayo, refreshing coleslaw, and zesty pickles, these sandwiches are ideal for any gathering—from backyard barbecues to cozy family dinners. Enjoy the customizable heat level to suit your preferences; whether you like it mild or extra spicy, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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- 2 medium chicken breasts
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 burger buns
- coleslaw
- mayonnaise
- pickles
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thin cutlets and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. In another, mix flour, cornstarch, and spices.
- Dredge each cutlet first in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture, followed by another coat of flour.
- Heat oil in a frying pan to 350°F and fry the chicken for about 3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.
- Prepare the hot sauce by whisking together some of the leftover frying oil with brown sugar and spices; baste on the fried chicken.
- Assemble the sandwiches by spreading mayo on toasted buns, adding fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg