Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

v1.0

by FolsomInnovations

Sandwich / WrapSouthernLunchDinnerFriednashville hot chickenfried chicken sandwichspicy chickensouthernNut-FreeHigh-Protein
Servings: 4Prep: 25 minCook: 20 minInactive: 60 minTotal: 105 min

Crisp fried chicken brushed with a cayenne-spiced oil and stacked on soft buns with pickles. The heat is bold, but the method stays manageable.

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 saltdivided
  • 3 tbsp Cayenne pepperuse less for milder heat
  • 1 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 4 cups Frying oilplus 1/2 cup hot oil for sauce
  • 4 Burger bunstoasted
  • 1 cup Dill pickle chips

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or heavy pot
  • Thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Tongs

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken with buttermilk, hot sauce, and 1 tsp salt for at least 1 hour.

    60 min

  2. 2

    Mix flour with 1 tsp salt. Dredge chicken in the flour, dip briefly back into buttermilk, then dredge again.

    10 min

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 350 F in a heavy pot. Fry chicken in batches until deep golden and 165 F inside.

    12 min

  4. 4

    Rest fried chicken on a rack. Stir cayenne, brown sugar, and paprika with 1/2 cup hot frying oil to make the spice oil.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Brush the hot spice oil over the chicken while it is still crisp.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Build sandwiches with toasted buns, hot chicken, and plenty of pickles.

    3 min

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Printed June 5, 2026