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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

These Nashville hot chicken sandwiches feature crispy fried chicken thighs coated in a spicy, flavorful seasoning.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the Coating

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups vegetable or peanut oil for frying
  • ½ cup cayenne pepper
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika

For Serving

  • 4 pieces brioche buns
  • to taste dill pickle chips for serving

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
  • Mix flour, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and paprika. Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Assemble the sandwiches with fried chicken, brioche buns, and dill pickle chips.

Notes

Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper.
Keyword fried chicken, Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches, spicy chicken