Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (Printable Version)
Crispy fried chicken with cayenne heat, creamy coleslaw, and a spicy, flavorful sauce on toasted buns.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chicken
01 -
2 medium chicken breasts
02 -
Salt to taste
03 -
Black pepper to taste
→ Marinade
04 -
120 ml buttermilk
05 -
15 ml hot sauce
→ Coating
06 -
65 g all-purpose flour
07 -
65 g cornstarch
08 -
5 g cayenne pepper
→ Buns and Condiments
09 -
4 burger buns
10 -
Mayonnaise
11 -
Coleslaw
→ Frying
12 -
Oil for frying
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thinner fillets and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 -
In one bowl, combine buttermilk with hot sauce. In a separate bowl, stir together flour, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper.
03 -
Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip into the buttermilk mixture, and return to the flour mixture to achieve an even coating.
04 -
Heat oil to 175°C. Fry chicken fillets for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
05 -
Whisk reserved hot frying oil with additional cayenne pepper to form a spicy sauce. Baste the warm fried chicken with this sauce for enhanced flavor.
06 -
Toast burger buns and spread mayonnaise on each half. Layer with fried chicken and coleslaw before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Adjust cayenne pepper to control heat level. Marinate chicken in the buttermilk mixture for at least 30 minutes to intensify flavor. Serve immediately to maintain crispiness.