Jul 17 2026
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Nashville Hot 'chicken' Sandwich (v) Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Breaded plant based chicken fried crispy, Nashville hot sauce, lettuce, IAST bread & butter pickles, served on brioche with fries.

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Ingredients

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Nashville Hot 'Chicken' Sandwich Ingredients

Method

Preparation Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Coating

    In a bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Soak the Patties

    In another bowl, pour the plant-based buttermilk. Dip each plant-based chicken patty into the buttermilk, ensuring it is fully coated.

  3. 3

    Coat the Patties

    Take the soaked patties and dredge them in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the coating.

  4. 4

    Fry the Patties

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated patties and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix the Nashville hot sauce with a little bit of the frying oil for flavor.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Sandwich

    On each brioche bun, add a fried patty, drizzle with Nashville hot sauce, top with lettuce and pickles, and close the sandwich.

  7. 7

    Serve and Enjoy

    Serve the Nashville Hot 'Chicken' Sandwich with a side of fries.

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