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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

It's easy to make the ultimate Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich right at home and we promise it will be just as delicious.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Nasheville Hot Chicken
Yield: 5 people
Calories: 749kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

For the Fried Chicken

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • ¼ cup hot sauce
  • 2 cups flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 2 tsp cayenne
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp seasoned salt
  • 2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 8 boneless chicken thighs
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the Nashville Hot Oil

  • ¾ cup reserved frying oil
  • ⅓ cup cayenne
  • 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • buns, pickles, and lettuce for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, mix together hot sauce and buttermilk until combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, seasoned salt, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until combined.
  • Dip each piece of chicken into the seasoned flour, then back into the buttermilk, and then back into the seasoned flour again. Be sure that each piece is evenly coated. Set pieces onto a baking sheet while your oil heats.
  • Add 2 - 2½ inches of oil to a large cast iron skillet or heavy bottom skillet. Heat oil over medium high heat. Heat oven to 275 degrees.
  • Oil is ready when a thermometer reads 350 degrees. Carefully place in 2 - 3 pieces of chicken so they aren't crowded. Fry 7 - 8 minutes until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
  • Remove chicken from oil and place on a clean rack. Put in oven to keep warm and crisp.
  • Use a ladle to scoop ¾ cup of fry oil from the pot into a heat-proof mixing bowl. Then mix in cayenne, dark brown sugar, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  • Remove chicken from the oven and brus hot oil on all sides. Place a piece of chicken on the bun and top with pickles and lettuce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 749kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 4761mg | Potassium: 994mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7395IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 5mg