Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Sandwiches are my favorite food to create. There are so many different ways you can go about making one, and for me, one of the easiest, but still rewarding, is taking a classic dish and turning it into a sandwich. Here I took the well-known Nashville Hot Chicken and turned it into a sandwich. I decided to keep this one plain jane, focusing on the breading and sauce, as opposed to the wide-variety of toppings I could've put on it.
the details of the nashville hot chicken sandwich
Oven fried, breaded in corn flakes, and topped with a hot honey sauce, this sandwich takes your tastebuds right to Nashville.
The crunch of the corn flakes and the olive oil that is brushed on the chicken before putting it in the oven makes it seem as if it is fried. While I prefer fried chicken, this is great, as it provides a slightly healthier "fried" chicken option.
What makes this chicken insanely good though is the hot honey sauce. Stemming out of Nashville, this sauce is both sweet and spicy. I personally, like to have it on the spicier side, so I added more paprika, chili powder, and cayenne than one usually would. Either way, the sauce is delicious.
What tops the dish off? The answer is the brioche bun I used for the sandwich. Lightly coated in butter and toasted, this bun is ideal for many sandwiches, as it brings more flavor to the meal. Overall, if you like fried chicken and spicy food, this sandwich has to be on your list of things to make. It truly will knock your tastebuds out of this world.
sandwich subsitutes
If you are not a fan of things being too spicy, then go ahead and add a little extra honey to the sauce. It'll make it on the sweeter side and will still be super tasty. Another way to change up this sandwich is to actually fry it. I would suggest frying it in peanut oil. Finally, instead of being a plain jane like myself, you can add your favorite coleslaw, pickles, etc. to this sandwich. Toppings or no toppings, the sandwich will be amazing!
Overall, if you make this recipe, please leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram. I love to hear from you guys and see how you put your own twist on my recipes!
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Ingredients
- 1 large chicken breast or thigh
- 3 tbsp buttermilk
- 1/3 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup corn flakes finely crushed. leave some big pieces for an extra crunch
- 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/2 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- olive oil for brushing
Hot Honey Sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper add more for extra spice
- dash of chili powder to taste. If you want it spicier add more to taste
- dash of paprika to taste. If you want it spicier add more to taste
- dash of garlic powder to taste
- dash of kosher salt
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a ziploc bag. Pour the buttermilk and salt over the chicken. You can also add paprika if you want the chicken to be spicier itself. Toss well, cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Add the corn flakes, flour, thyme, and a pinch of salt to a medium sized bowl. Stir to combine.
- Remove chicken from the buttermilk, and dredge through the crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, then flip the chicken over and continue cooking for another 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. If using thighs, you may need to cook the chicken a little longer.
- Meanwhile, make the hot honey sauce. Melt together all of the ingredients.
- Generously brush the chicken with hot honey sauce. You can put some more spices on here if you want. Serve warm Enjoy!
2 Comments
Yum! Can’t wait to try
It’s so good! You will love it. 🙂