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A vibrant spicy Nashville hot chicken sandwich with crispy golden chicken coated in spicy red sauce, topped with crisp pickles and fresh lettuce, served on a toasted bun with a glossy sheen, styled on a rustic wooden board with a hint of red pepper flakes around for a fiery appeal.

Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches the Ultimate Flavor Burst

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Crispy fried chicken coated in a spicy Nashville hot sauce, served in a soft bun with fresh toppings for the perfect bite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 sandwiches

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1/4 cup cayenne hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 6 sandwich buns
  • Pickles and lettuce for topping

Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken breasts in buttermilk for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in the seasoned flour.
  1. Heat oil and fry chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
  1. Mix hot sauce and honey to create the spicy glaze.
  1. Toss fried chicken in the spicy glaze, then assemble sandwiches with buns, pickles, and lettuce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Adjust cayenne for desired heat level.
  • Use fresh hot sauce for best flavor.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Frying, Tossing
  • Cuisine: Southern American
  • Diet: Gluten, Spicy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 125mg