Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
This Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is the perfect combination of rich and spicy flavoring, juicy chicken, and a crispy golden batter. The coleslaw adds a nice cooling effect and a subtle crunch. On top of being so delicious, it is also quick and easy to make!
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- Black pepper
- Salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup buttermilk can substitute regular milk and add 1 TBSP of lemon juice
- 1/4 cup vinegar-based red hot sauce
- 1.5 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne powder
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon chili powder - adjust based on preferred spice level
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 lb coleslaw
- 4 hamburger buns
- Pickles or relish
Instructions
- Cut each of your 2 chicken breasts in half, totaling 4 pieces. They should be about 3/4 inch thick. May need to flatten them to get an even thickness.
- Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breast pieced with a generous amount of salt and pepper.
- To a bowl, add 1 egg, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 1/4 cup of hot sauce. Whisk.
- To 2nd bowl add 1.5 cups of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix together.
- Put a large pan on medium heat and add oil until it is 1/2 inch high. You want it to reach 325F.
- For each piece of chicken, coat it in flour, then in the milk mixture, flour, milk, and flour again.
- Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked all the way through, flipping halfway through. Carefully remove the chicken and set it on a wire rack to remove excess oil.
- To a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Cayenne powder, 1/8-1/4 v chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Then add 1/4 cup of leftover oil from the frying pan. Mix together.
- Brush each side of the chicken pieces with the spicy oil. Leave a small amount aside for your buns,
- Toast your buns, brush some of the seasoned oil on the bottom buns, and assemble your sandwich! Add pickles or relish to the bottom bun, the chicken, coleslaw, and your top bun.Enjoy!
Notes
Serve with ketchup on the top bun or on the side for dipping.