Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
crispy or grilled, house-made hot sauce, pickles, sriracha Kewpie, brioche bun
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Ingredients
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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a large bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Dredge the Chicken
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Remove chicken from buttermilk and dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread sriracha Kewpie mayo on the bottom half of each brioche bun. Add fried chicken, drizzle with hot sauce, and top with pickles. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite side, and enjoy your Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich!