Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
A spicy and crispy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich that’s perfect for any gathering, bursting with flavor and comfort.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 burger buns
- Pickles
- Lettuce
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Mix all-purpose flour with paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat each piece of chicken thoroughly in the spice flour mix.
- Fry the coated chicken thighs until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Drain the cooked chicken on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Assemble the sandwich with crispy chicken, lettuce, pickles, and hot sauce on the bottom half of a burger bun.
- Serve with the top half of the bun and enjoy!
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Fry in small batches for a crispier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg