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A vibrant plate of spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwiches featuring crispy fried chicken coated in bright red spicy sauce, nestled in soft buns with crunchy pickles and a drizzle of creamy sauce, styled on a rustic wooden board with colorful garnishes, textures of crispy chicken and smooth sauces highlighted

Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

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A spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwich featuring crispy chicken, fiery sauce, and fresh toppings on a soft bun.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 brioche buns
  • Pickles and creamy sauce for toppings

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixed with hot sauce for at least 2 hours.
  2. Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
  3. Dredge marinated chicken in seasoned flour until coated.
  4. Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
  5. Toss fried chicken in Nashville hot sauce.
  6. Assemble sandwiches with chicken, pickles, and sauce inside buns.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
  • Adjust spice level by adding more cayenne.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Frying, Marinating, Tossing
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free option available with gluten-free flour

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg