Best 3 Hot Chicken Sandwiches Ii Recipes
**Hot Chicken Sandwiches: A Taste of Nashville's Fiery Delights**
Nashville's hot chicken sandwiches have taken the culinary world by storm, captivating taste buds with their perfect balance of heat, flavor, and crunch. These sandwiches are a symphony of textures and flavors, featuring tender, juicy chicken coated in a fiery cayenne pepper-based paste, then fried to crispy perfection. Served on a soft, pillowy bun with a variety of toppings, these sandwiches are a mouthwatering experience that will leave you craving more.
This article presents a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that will guide you through the art of making Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches at home. From classic variations to unique flavor combinations, these recipes cater to every palate, ensuring that you find the perfect sandwich to satisfy your cravings.
**Recipes Included:**
1. **Classic Hot Chicken Sandwich:** This recipe stays true to the traditional Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich, featuring a fiery cayenne pepper paste that delivers a bold and spicy flavor.
2. **Mild Hot Chicken Sandwich:** For those who prefer a milder heat level, this recipe uses a combination of cayenne pepper and paprika to create a flavorful yet approachable sandwich.
3. **Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Slaw:** This recipe adds a refreshing coleslaw topping to the classic hot chicken sandwich, creating a harmonious balance of heat, crunch, and coolness.
4. **Hot Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Ranch Dressing:** This recipe introduces a creamy avocado ranch dressing to the hot chicken sandwich, adding a cooling and tangy element that complements the spicy chicken perfectly.
5. **Hot Chicken Sandwich with Pickled Onions:** This recipe includes a zesty pickled onion topping that adds a delightful tang and crunch to the sandwich, elevating the overall flavor profile.
6. **Hot Chicken Sandwich with Bacon and Cheese:** This recipe takes the classic hot chicken sandwich to new heights with the addition of crispy bacon and melted cheese, creating a decadent and satisfying meal.
7. **Hot Chicken Tenders:** For those who prefer their chicken in tender form, this recipe provides a step-by-step guide for making crispy, juicy hot chicken tenders that are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce.
NASHVILLE-STYLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Crispy Nashville-style hot chicken sandwich with a juicy and tender center. Served with homemade creamy coleslaw, mayo, and bread and butter pickle chips in a brioche bun.
Provided by Diana
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Brine the chicken if time allows it. Slice the chicken into cutlets, and place in a glass bowl with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge and bread it. In a shallow bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and pepper. And in a second bowl, whisk the buttermilk with hot sauce.
- Take about a tablespoon of the buttermilk mixture and place it in the flour, then using your hands rub the flour to create little crumbles.
- Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess, then dip in buttermilk, and back into the flour. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat 1-2 inches of oil in a dutch oven to 350˚F (160°C). Add chicken, 2 pieces at a time and fry for 3-4 minutes on one side, then for 3 more minutes on the other side. The chicken is ready when the internal temperature reaches 160°F (74°C). Remove immediately and place on a cooling rack in the oven to keep it warm as you fry the rest.
- To make the Nashville hot sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients, then as you're frying the chicken, take about half a cup of the hot oil and cover the spices with it. Give it a quick mix, and baste the chicken with it. Make sure to do this while the chicken is still hot to avoid greasy chicken.
- Build the crispy chicken sandwich by spreading mayo on your toasted buns, followed by the fried chicken, coleslaw, and pickle chips.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 33 g, Fat 44 g, SaturatedFat 26 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 1457 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving
NASHVILLE-STYLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH
Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large heat-resistant bowl, whisk together the cayenne, brown sugar, chile powder, granulated garlic, paprika, 1 tablespoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Sprinkle the spice mixture on all sides of the chicken. Transfer the chicken to a container and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours. Leave the remaining spice mixture in the bowl.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 350 degrees F. Position a wire rack on a baking sheet.
- Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce and eggs in a shallow bowl. Put the flour in a second bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dunk the chicken first in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the seasoned flour and coat thoroughly. Gently drop the chicken into the oil, in batches if necessary, and fry until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to the wire rack.
- Carefully add about 1 large ladleful (6 to 8 ounces) of the frying oil to the reserved spice mixture to let it bloom. Be careful, as it will bubble aggressively. Whisk until smooth. Brush the fried chicken with the bloomed spiced oil as desired.
- For the sandwich build: Meanwhile, halve the Hawaiian rolls, spread with butter and toast on a griddle. Put the hot chicken on the griddled buns, top with pickles, lettuce and a schmear of mayo.
SLOW-COOKER HOT HONEY CHICKEN SANDWICHES
These simple sandwiches are reminiscent of a lazy summer cookout - but doable on a weeknight. Though slow cookers are often associated with winter, they're great in hot weather because they don't heat up the kitchen like ovens do. For this recipe, there is no need to add liquid to the pot before cooking, because the chicken will release moisture as it cooks. If you have a lot of liquid remaining when the chicken is done, that's absolutely fine; just incorporate it into the shredded chicken. But if you have a little extra time, before you shred the chicken or add the honey, remove the chicken to a bowl with tongs, pour the juices into a small saucepan, and simmer until the juices are reduced by half to intensify flavor and thicken the sauce. After that, simply pick the recipe back up at Step 3.
Provided by Sarah DiGregorio
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken, oil, 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, the onion powder, sweet paprika and smoked paprikas. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt and several generous grinds of black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is very tender, 4 to 5 hours. (The chicken will keep well on warm for another 3 hours.)
- At any time before serving, combine the honey with the remaining 1 teaspoon red-pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in a liquid measuring cup or a small bowl. Cover and reserve at room temperature until the chicken is done.
- Using two forks, finely shred the chicken with its cooking liquid. Pour in the spiced honey and the cider vinegar and toss to coat. Taste; it may need a little more salt, to sharpen the flavor. Also add more red-pepper flakes and vinegar, if you like.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cabbage, mayonnaise, scallions and lemon juice; season the slaw to taste with salt and pepper.
- Toast the buns, then spread with mayonnaise and a few shakes of hot sauce. Mound the chicken on the bottom buns and top with the slaw.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to make the hot chicken oil. This will help prevent the oil from burning.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the pot when frying the chicken. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
- Serve the hot chicken sandwiches with your favorite toppings, such as pickles, coleslaw, and hot sauce.
Conclusion:
Hot chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a sandwich that is sure to satisfy your cravings. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this hot chicken sandwich recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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