Description
A delicious and spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich recipe that is easy to make at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 hamburger buns
- Pickles for serving
- Coleslaw for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk marinade and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Carefully add the chicken, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 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 the bottom half of each bun. Top with pickles and coleslaw, then add the top half of the bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your Nashville hot chicken sandwiches!
Notes
- For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or drizzle hot sauce directly on the chicken before serving.
- For a healthier option, bake the chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes instead of frying, flipping halfway through for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg