🧀 Homemade comfort food 10/10 ✨ must try✨
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw 😋
Save this for your next comfort food night
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Crispy fried chicken tossed in Nashville hot oil 🔥
Melted pepper jack
Homemade creamy coleslaw
Pickles + mayo on a soft potato bun
🌱 Ingredients:
Coleslaw
• Coleslaw mix (chopped cabbage)
• ¾–1 cup mayo
• 1 Tbsp sugar
• ⅓ cup white vinegar
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Juice of ½ lemon
Fried Chicken Sandwich
• Butterflied chicken breast
• Potato buns
• Dill pickles
• Flour
• 2 eggs
• Coating mix (flour + panko + baking powder or store bought)
• Frying oil
• Pepper jack cheese
• Mayo
• Butter
Nashville Sauce
• ¼–½ cup reserved frying oil
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓–¼ cup hot sauce
🧑🏻🍳 Recipe:
Creamy Homemade Coleslaw
1. Add coleslaw mix to a bowl.
2. Mix together mayo, sugar, vinegar, lemon juice & black pepper.
3. Stir until creamy and smooth.
4. Set aside to chill.
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Southern Fried Chicken
1. Heat frying oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Set up your dredge station:
• Bowl 1: Flour
• Bowl 2: Eggs (whisked)
• Bowl 3: Coating mixture (flour + panko + baking powder or store bought mix)
3. Dredge chicken → flour → egg → coating mixture.
4. Shake off excess and fry 5–10 minutes per side until golden & crispy.
5. Reserve ¼–½ cup of frying oil for your Nashville sauce.
6. Remove chicken and rest on a rack or paper towel.
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Nashville Hot Sauce
In a bowl combine:
• ¼–½ cup reserved hot oil
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ⅓–¼ cup hot sauce (adjust heat level)
Stir until glossy and smooth.
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Build the Sandwich
1. Melt butter in a skillet. Toast potato buns face down until golden.
2. Add mayo to bottom bun.
3. Place fried chicken on top.
4. Add pepper jack cheese.
5. Broil 1–2 minutes until melted.
6. Drizzle Nashville hot sauce generously.
7. Add pickles + creamy coleslaw.
8. Top bun on.
Making a Nashville hot chicken sandwich at home is such a rewarding experience because it combines bold flavors and textures into one irresistible meal. When I first tried making this sandwich, what really stood out was the balance between the fiery hot chicken and the creamy homemade coleslaw. The coleslaw not only brings a fresh crunch but also cools down the heat from the Nashville sauce, making each bite satisfyingly complex. One tip I found helpful is to reserve some frying oil after cooking the chicken, which you can then blend with brown sugar and hot sauce to craft a deeply flavorful Nashville hot sauce. Adjusting the amount of hot sauce allows you to customize the spice level exactly how you like it. Also, using a potato bun toasted in butter adds a slight sweetness and buttery aroma that complements the heat perfectly. For the coleslaw, mixing mayo with sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, and black pepper creates a tangy and creamy dressing that binds the cabbage just right. Chilling the coleslaw before serving helps the flavors meld and adds a refreshing contrast. I also recommend melting pepper jack cheese on the fried chicken under a broiler for 1-2 minutes. This step adds a gooey, spicy creaminess that elevates the sandwich. From my experience, assembling the sandwich with mayo on the bottom bun helps keep the bread soft while adding an extra layer of flavor. Overall, making this homemade Nashville hot chicken sandwich is a fantastic way to enjoy restaurant-quality comfort food at home. It’s perfect for a cozy dinner or sharing with friends, and the recipe’s flexibility lets you tailor the spice and toppings to your liking. Give this recipe a try—you’ll be amazed at how delicious and satisfying homemade fried chicken sandwiches can be!
