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Crispy fried chicken sandwiches with a spicy-sweet Nashville-style hot sauce glaze, complemented by creamy coleslaw, pickles, and mayonnaise on toasted burger buns. Perfect for casual meals or gatherings.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium chicken breasts
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch (or more flour)
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup frying oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 4 burger buns (buttered and toasted)
  • coleslaw (to taste)
  • mayonnaise (about 1 tablespoon per sandwich)
  • pickles (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets (about 4 total).
  2. Season both sides of each cutlet with salt and pepper.
  3. Whisk together buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl.
  4. Soak cutlets in the buttermilk-hot sauce mixture for at least 1 hour.
  5. Combine flour, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl.
  6. Dredge each cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  7. Dip each cutlet into the buttermilk mixture, then double-dredge in the flour mixture, pressing firmly so the breading adheres.
  8. Heat about 2 inches of frying oil in a heavy pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  9. Fry cutlets in small batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  10. Drain fried chicken on a cooling rack to keep the crust crisp.
  11. Scoop ½ cup hot cooking oil from the pan into a small bowl and whisk in brown sugar, cayenne powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder.
  12. Brush the hot fried chicken generously with the spicy-sweet oil glaze.
  13. Lightly butter and toast the burger buns.
  14. Spread about 1 tablespoon mayonnaise on the bottom bun, layer with a piece of hot fried chicken, add a scoop of coleslaw and pickle slices, then top with the other bun.

Notes

Season chicken and breading generously for maximum flavor., Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to ensure crispy crust and juicy interior., Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying to keep oil temperature consistent., Use a cooking thermometer to confirm chicken is cooked to 165°F for safety., Rest the fried chicken on a cooling rack to keep crust crisp., Toast the buns with butter to prevent sogginess and add flavor., Assemble sandwiches just before serving to keep fresh and crisp., Customize toppings and sauces to suit personal taste—e.g., add jalapeños, honey drizzle, or spicy mayo., Leftovers can be stored refrigerated for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months., Reheat in oven, stovetop skillet, or microwave (oven or skillet preferred for crispiness).

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: Approximately 550 kcal per sandwich
  • Fat: Approximately 25g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g per serving
  • Protein: About 40g per serving