Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
ghost chili sauce, bread and butter pickles
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Sandwich Components
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
In a bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
- 2
Make the Spice Mix
In a separate bowl, combine flour, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and let excess drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Prepare the Sandwich
Spread ghost chili sauce on the bottom half of each burger bun. Place a piece of fried chicken on top, then add bread and butter pickles and leafy greens if desired. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your Tennessee Hot Chicken Sandwich!
