Jul 17 2026
RestaurantsThe Old BroadwayNashville Hot Recipe

Nashville Hot Recipe

Inspired by The Old Broadway
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Crispy fried chicken tossed in a Nashville Hot sauce with homemade garlic pickles and mayo on a brioche bun.

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Ingredients

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Nashville Hot Chicken

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a large bowl, marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

  2. 2

    Make the Seasoned Flour

    In another bowl, combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Fry the Chicken

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour, pressing to coat. Fry chicken for 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Nashville Hot Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine hot sauce and 1/2 cup of the frying oil. Mix well and toss the fried chicken in the sauce until thoroughly coated.

  5. 5

    Make the Garlic Pickles

    Slice cucumbers into thin rounds. In a jar, combine sliced cucumbers, minced garlic, white vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Shake well and let sit for at least 30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Assemble the Sandwiches

    Spread mayonnaise on the brioche buns. Add the Nashville Hot chicken and top with garlic pickles. Close the sandwich and serve.

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