Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Buttermilk fried chicken breast with house made Nashville hot sauce with lettuce, pickles, and mayo on a brioche bun. Served with fries
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Nashville Hot Sauce
Sandwich Assembly
Fries
Method
Prepare Chicken
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, soak the chicken breasts in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
Bread the Chicken
Mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the marinated chicken in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Fry Chicken
Heat Oil
In a deep skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry Chicken
Fry the chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Place on a wire rack to drain.
Make Nashville Hot Sauce
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix together cayenne pepper, brown sugar, oil from frying, garlic powder, and salt to create the hot sauce.
Assemble Sandwich
Build Sandwich
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the brioche bun. Add lettuce, then the hot chicken, followed by pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
Prepare Fries
Cook Fries
Cook frozen fries according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste.