Spicy Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
A bold and spicy take on the classic chicken sandwich, featuring crispy fried chicken drenched in cayenne oil, served on a bun with pickles.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 4 pieces Boneless fried chicken Use chicken breasts or thighs as preferred
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Oil (for marinating) Can use olive oil or vegetable oil
Frying and Assembly
- 2 cups Oil (for frying) Use enough oil to submerge the chicken
- 4 pieces Buns Hamburger buns or specialty sandwich buns work
- 1 cup Pickles Dill pickles preferred for tanginess
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne pepper Adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons Oil (for spicy oil) This will blend with the cayenne pepper
- Optional: hot sauce For additional heat if desired
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the boneless fried chicken in a mixture of salt, garlic powder, paprika, black pepper, and a little bit of oil. Let it sit for at least an hour.
Cooking
- Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Once hot, carefully add the marinated chicken and fry it until it is golden brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- While the chicken is frying, mix cayenne pepper with some oil in a separate bowl to prepare the spicy oil.
- Once the chicken is fried, remove it from the oil and let it drain on a paper towel. Drench the crispy chicken in the spicy cayenne oil.
Assembly
- Take a bun and place the spicy fried chicken on the bottom half, add pickles on top, and cover with the other half of the bun.
Notes
Serve with fries or coleslaw for a complete meal. Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For crispiness, reheat in the oven rather than the microwave.