Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGerard's 1907 TavernNashville Hot Sandwich Recipe

Nashville Hot Sandwich Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

fried chicken – coleslaw - pickles – served on brioche bun

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Ingredients

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Nashville Hot Sandwich Ingredients

Method

Nashville Hot Sandwich Directions

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Spicy Flour

    In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, onion powder, and additional salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Dredge the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the spicy flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On the bottom half of each brioche bun, place a piece of fried chicken, top with coleslaw, and add pickles. Close the sandwich with the top half of the bun.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve hot with additional pickles on the side if desired.

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