Crisp fried chicken brushed with fiery spiced oil, served in a bun with pickles.
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is crisp fried chicken brushed with fiery spiced oil, served in a bun with pickles.
Make Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.
lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus
Marinate the chicken in seasoned buttermilk, ideally for at least one hour.
Dredge firmly in seasoned flour, pressing on a craggy coating.
Fry at about 175°C until crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Brush the hot chicken with cayenne-spiced oil while it is still fresh from the fryer.
Serve in buns with plenty of pickles.
Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.
Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.
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