Description
This Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Crispy baked chicken, hot Nashville-style seasoning, and a touch of honey create an irresistible sandwich experience. With a lighter twist on the classic fried version, this sandwich brings bold flavors without the grease. Ideal for a quick dinner or a fun weekend meal!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- For the Nashville Hot Sauce:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- For Assembling:
- 4 brioche buns
- Pickles (for garnish)
- Additional honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
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1-Marinate the Chicken:
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Marinate chicken breasts in a mixture of buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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2-Prepare the Breading:
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In one bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, add panko breadcrumbs.
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3-Coat the Chicken:
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Dip each marinated chicken breast into the flour mixture, then into the panko breadcrumbs, coating evenly. Place on the baking sheet.
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4-Bake the Chicken:
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is golden brown.
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5-Make the Nashville Hot Sauce:
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In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat, then add paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and a pinch of salt. Add hot sauce and honey, stir to combine.
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6-Drizzle the Hot Sauce:
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Drizzle the prepared hot sauce generously over the baked chicken. Adjust to your preferred heat level.
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7-Assemble the Sandwich:
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Toast the buns lightly, then assemble by placing the hot chicken on the bottom bun, drizzling with honey, adding pickles, and topping with the other half of the bun.
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Notes
- Double-Dip for Extra Crunch: For extra crispy chicken, double-dip in the flour and breadcrumbs before baking.
- Spicy Adjustments: Add more cayenne or red pepper flakes to the hot sauce for extra heat.
- Make Ahead: The hot sauce can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (with bun and chicken)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg