Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Pimiento Cheese, Spring Mix, Tomato, Aioli, Brioche Bun, House Chips
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Ingredients
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Nashville Hot Chicken
Pimiento Cheese
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Nashville Hot Chicken
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs and ensure they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Fry the chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- 4
Make the Hot Oil
In a small bowl, combine cayenne oil with additional cayenne pepper if desired for extra heat. Drizzle this mixture over the fried chicken while still hot.
Pimiento Cheese
- 5
Mix Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended and creamy.
- 6
Chill
Cover the pimiento cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Sandwich Assembly
- 7
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the brioche buns on a skillet or under a broiler until golden.
- 8
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread a generous amount of pimiento cheese on the bottom half of the toasted bun. Top with a piece of fried chicken, a handful of spring mix, a slice of tomato, and drizzle with aioli. Place the top bun on and press down slightly.
- 9
Serve
Serve the assembled sandwiches with house chips on the side.
