Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

• gesamtzeit: 23 minutes

Zutaten

4 chicken thighs or breasts

1 cup buttermilk + 1 tbsp hot sauce

2 cups seasoned flour (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt & pepper)

Oil for frying

Hot Sauce:

1/2 cup hot frying oil

2 tbsp cayenne, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp each paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt

Ranch Dressing:

1 cup mayo, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup buttermilk, garlic, fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives), salt & pepper

Anweisungen

Marinate chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce (2+ hours).

Coat chicken: flour > buttermilk > flour (double dip).

Fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, golden and crispy.

Mix hot sauce ingredients, toss fried chicken in sauce.

Assemble: toasted buns, pickles, lettuce, ranch, chicken.

Pro Tip: For an extra crispy crust, let the coated chicken rest on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before frying—this helps the breading stick better during cooking!