Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Breaded deep fried chicken breast drizzled with red pepper oil and seasoned, lettuce, pickles, mayo, ketchup
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Ingredients
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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine buttermilk, salt, and black pepper; add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In another bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring even coating. Set aside.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- 5
Prepare the Red Pepper Oil
In a small bowl, mix the fried chicken drippings with red pepper oil, then drizzle over the fried chicken.
- 6
Assemble the Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the buns, place the crispy chicken on top, and add lettuce and pickles. Drizzle with ketchup if desired.