Description
Enjoy your Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches while they are hot and crispy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 sandwich buns
- Dill pickles (for topping)
- Sliced tomatoes (optional)
- Coleslaw (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor.
- Prepare Dry Mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat Oil: In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- Coat Chicken: Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each thigh in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
- Fry Chicken: Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Once cooked, transfer chicken to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together additional cayenne pepper, paprika, and a spoonful of the frying oil to create a spicy sauce.
- Brush the sauce generously over the fried chicken while it is still hot.
- Place the spicy chicken on the sandwich buns. Top with dill pickles, sliced tomatoes, and coleslaw if desired.
Notes
- Let the chicken marinate overnight for the best flavor.
- Serve while hot for the best crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Sandwiches
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg