Description
A flavorful and crispy Nashville hot chicken sandwich featuring juicy chicken thighs, a spicy coating, and delicious toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Halal Chicken Thighs
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Cayenne Pepper
- 4 pieces Brioche Buns
- 1 cup Pickles (dill or bread and butter)
- 2 cups Coleslaw
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Prepare the Spicy Coating: Mix flour and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Heat the Oil: Preheat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a cast-iron skillet or deep fryer.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Fry chicken thighs for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare the Spicy Oil: Mix leftover cayenne with frying oil.
- Coat in Spicy Oil: Brush each fried chicken piece with spicy oil.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On each toasted bun, layer coleslaw, fried chicken, and pickles.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the sandwiches and savor the flavors.
Notes
Marinate the chicken overnight for better flavor. Consider using an air fryer for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg