Description
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches deliver a tantalizing crunch with each bite, featuring juicy, spicy chicken that contrasts beautifully with the cool, creamy slaw. The heat from the cayenne pepper lingers on the palate, while the buttery brioche bun adds a rich, satisfying texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the Hot Oil:
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- For the Slaw:
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Assembly:
- 4 brioche buns
- Pickles for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Fry chicken in hot oil for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine hot oil ingredients and heat over low until well mixed.
- Once chicken is cooked, remove from oil and brush generously with the hot oil mixture.
- In a bowl, mix coleslaw ingredients and toss until well combined.
- To assemble, place fried chicken on a brioche bun, top with slaw and pickles, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Storage: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Use chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main-dishes
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich with slaw and pickles
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 1200 milligrams
- Fat: 35 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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