Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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4 servings25 min prep20 min cook60 min inactive

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Boneless chicken thighs
1 cup Buttermilk
2 tbsp Hot sauce
1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
2 tsp Kosher salt
divided
3 tbsp Cayenne pepper
use less for milder heat
1 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Smoked paprika
4 cups Frying oil
plus 1/2 cup hot oil for sauce
4 Burger buns
toasted
1 cup Dill pickle chips

You'll need

Dutch oven or heavy pot
Thermometer
Wire rack
Tongs

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