Nashville hot chicken sandwich (recipe)

 Nashville hot chicken sandwich

Nashville hot chicken is a dish that is becoming increasingly popular. It is a chicken sandwich that is fried and then coated with a spicy sauce. The sauce is usually made with cayenne pepper, and it can be quite spicy. If you are looking for a sandwich that packs a bit of a punch, then this is the one for you.

Ingredients                                 

• 1 chicken breast, cut into strips.
• 1 cup of buttermilk
• 1 cup of flour
• 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 cup of vegetable oil

To make the sauce, you will need:

• 1/2 cup of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup of brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of paprika
• 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon of salt
• 1/2 tablespoon of black pepper

What to do

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine the buttermilk, chicken strips, and 1 tablespoon of the cayenne pepper. Let the chicken strips marinate in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Dip the chicken strips in the flour mixture, making sure each strip is evenly coated.
5. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
6. Fry the chicken strips in the vegetable oil until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
7. To make the sauce, combine the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a small saucepan.
8. Cook the sauce over low heat, stirring occasionally, until it is thick and bubbly.
9. To assemble the sandwiches, place a chicken strip on a hamburger bun and top with the sauce. Serve immediately.