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Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich on a plate
Andre Lewis

Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 soft hamburger buns
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 5 oz each
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 16 dill pickle chips

Method
 

  1. Pound thighs evenly to 1/2-inch thickness; soak in buttermilk and hot sauce 20 minutes.
  2. Whisk flour and salt. Lift thighs from buttermilk; firmly press into flour.
  3. Heat oil in a deep, heavy pot to 350°F; keep pot no more than half full.
  4. Fry 2 thighs at a time 6 to 8 minutes, turning once and maintaining 340°F to 350°F, until crisp and centers reach 165°F.
  5. Drain on a rack; carefully measure 1/3 cup hot oil into a heatproof bowl.
  6. Whisk cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, and garlic powder into measured oil; brush both sides of each thigh.
  7. Fill each bun with one hot thigh and 4 pickle chips. Close; serve immediately.