Fried Hot Chicken W/ Chips Recipe
Hand-battered fried chicken breast dipped in spicy Nashville hot oil. Topped with pepper jack cheese, mixed greens, pickled tomato, onion, buffalo pickles, and sriracha aioli served – on your choice of a toasted brioche bun or a grilled tortilla.
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Ingredients
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Fried Hot Chicken
Method
Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the chicken breasts and ensure they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Battering
In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess buttermilk drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring a good coating.
- 3
Fry the Chicken
In a deep skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the battered chicken in the oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes per side). Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 4
Add Nashville Hot Oil
Brush the fried chicken with Nashville hot oil while still hot, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
On your choice of brioche bun or grilled tortilla, layer the mixed greens, fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, pickled tomatoes, onions, buffalo pickles, and drizzle with sriracha.
- 6
Serve
Serve immediately with a side of chips.