Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Ken's Nashville Hot Sauce, Coleslaw, Pickles. Fries.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Hot Sauce
Coleslaw
Sandwich Assembly
Fries
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- 2
Dredge the Chicken
In a shallow dish, add the all-purpose flour. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and dredge each piece in the flour, coating evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the chicken. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Hot Sauce
- 4
Make the Hot Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine Ken's Nashville Hot Sauce, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 5
Coat the Chicken
Once the chicken is fried, dip each piece into the hot sauce mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated. Return to the paper towels to allow excess sauce to drip off.
Coleslaw
- 6
Make the Coleslaw
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
On each brioche bun, place a piece of the hot chicken, top with coleslaw and a few slices of pickles. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bun.
Fries
- 8
Prepare the Fries
Cook the frozen French fries according to package instructions until golden and crispy. Serve alongside the sandwiches.
