Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken Base
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2 medium chicken breasts
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon hot sauce
→ Breading
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch or flour
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1 teaspoon cayenne
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
→ Hot Sauce
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1/2 cup frying oil or melted butter
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon cayenne powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Assembly
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4 burger buns, buttered and toasted
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Coleslaw
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Mayonnaise
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Pickles
# Let's Cook!:
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Slice chicken breasts horizontally into 4 cutlets. Season with salt and pepper. Mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Combine flour, cornstarch and spices in separate bowl
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Dredge chicken in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again. Press firmly to coat and create crunchy bits
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Heat oil to 350°F. Fry chicken 3 minutes per side until dark and crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F
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Mix 1/2 cup hot oil with sugar and spices. Baste hot chicken with mixture. Can use melted butter if oil is too burned
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Spread mayo on toasted buns, add chicken, coleslaw and pickles
# Cook's Notes:
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Leftover chicken keeps 3 days in fridge
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Reheat in oven or air fryer until crispy
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Can adjust spice level by varying cayenne amount