If you’re visiting Nashville and want to try some of the food that made it famous, you have to have at least one Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich! This unique style of fried chicken was created when the owner of Prince’s Hot Chicken Shack decided to spice up his fried chicken with cayenne pepper and other spices and then serve it in such a way that patrons had to sign a legal waiver before they could eat it. It’s become so popular that now people all over the country are making their own versions of it, but none has been able to live up to the original–until now!
Introduction
There’s nothing quite like a Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich. The perfect balance of savory, salty, spicy, and hot, it’s a dish that’ll have your taste buds walking the thin line between pleasure and pain. And while there are many places that claim to make the best hot chicken sandwich in Nashville, there’s only one that truly does it justice.
Ingredients
-1/2 cup cayenne pepper
-1/2 cup paprika
-1/4 cup garlic powder
-1 tablespoon black pepper
-1 tablespoon brown sugar
To make the perfect Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, you’ll need a chicken breast, some white bread, and a pickle. First, mix together the cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and brown sugar. Then, coat the chicken breast in the mixture.
Cooking Methods
The key to making a perfect Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich is all in the cooking method. First, you need to brine the chicken in a mixture of salt, water, and spices for at least 12 hours. This will help to flavor the meat and keep it juicy. Next, you need to coat the chicken in a mixture of flour and spices. The chicken is then fried until it is golden brown and crispy.
Further Reading
What makes the perfect Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich? The key is in the spices and the ratios of each. Too much of one spice can throw the whole sandwich off, so it’s important to find a balance. The heat should be present, but it shouldn’t be overwhelming. And of course, the chicken must be juicy and cooked to perfection.
Conclusion
All in all, the perfect Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich should be a beautiful balance of flavors that hit you in all the right ways. The combination of juicy chicken, savory spices, and fiery heat should leave you feeling satisfied and wanting more all at the same time. So next time you’re in the mood for something a little different, give Nashville Hot Chicken a try. You won’t be disappointed.
References
First, you need to start with a quality chicken. I like to use a fryer chicken that I cut up myself, but you can also use chicken breasts or thighs. Whatever you use, make sure it is fresh and of good quality. Next, you need to prepare your breading. I like to use a simple mixture of flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Again, feel free to adjust the spices to your liking.
