Delicious Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich |
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Be sure to follow me here for more: Instagram @chef.donny Twitter @chefdonnyy CHECK OUT MY COOKBOOK HERE https://store.barstoolsports.com/products/not-your-mothers-cookbook-chef-donny INGREDIENTS -5 boneless skinless chicken thighs -2-3 cups of buttermilk -3 tablespoons hot sauce -1 egg -2 cups all-purpose flour -1 cup corn starch -6 tablespoons cayenne pepper -2 tablespoons honey -1 tablespoon paprika -2 teaspoons chili powder -1 teaspoon onion powder -1 teaspoon garlic powder -1 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon pepper -Brioche buns -Vegetable oil for frying FOR THE PICKLE -1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced -1/4 cup rice wine vinegar -2 tablespoons sugar -pinch of chili flakes, salt & pepper FOR THE SAUCE -4 tbsp mayonnaise -2 tbsp wholegrain mustard -1/2 tbsp hot sauce METHOD -Place all spices in a bowl and stir until combined (we will be using this blend 3 different ways. If you run out by the last step just make more) -In a large mixing bowl add buttermilk and 1 egg (beaten) -Next stir in about 2-3 tbsp of the spice blend and 3 tbsp of hot sauce -Submerge your chicken thighs in the buttermilk and set in fridge for up to 12 hr -While chicken is marinating make your dredge. Combine flour, corn starch, and another 3 Tbsp of your spice blend. Stir until evenly combined. -Once the chicken has been marinated remove from fridge. Allow any excess buttermilk to drip off then place your chicken thighs in the flour/corn starch mixture. Coat evenly then place chicken BACK into the buttermilk and then back into the four/corn starch to create a DOUBBLE breading. -Heat veg oil to 375 deg -Once the oil is hot fry chicken thighs until golden brown (about 5-7 mins) -While chicken is frying toast buns and make the sauce by combining mayo, mustard & hot sauce -Once chicken is fried take 1/4 cup of hot fryer oil and add it to the spice blend (about 1/4 cup) -Add in 2 tbsp of honey and stir until spices are dissolved -Paint the spicy glaze on top of fried chicken -Spread sauce on bun, top with pickles and chicken -Enjoy! TO MAKE PICKLE -Combine vinegar, sugar, salt & chili flake in a bowl and whisk -Add sliced cucumbers -Let sit in fridge for at least 30 min |