Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Recipe | Spicy Fried Chicken Burger | Cook With Faiza

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining tanginess.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: homemade hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat with fewer preservatives.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Thighs provide more flavor and moisture.

coleslaw

🥗Healthier: shredded cabbage

💰Cheaper: cabbage + carrot

Shredded cabbage is a lighter alternative.

Prepare the spice mix by combining 4 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1.5 tablespoons dark brown sugar in a bowl.

Mix the spices well and store in an airtight container for later use.

For marinating, take 1 kg chicken thighs (or chicken breasts) and cut them into pieces suitable for burgers.

Marinate the chicken overnight for best results or at least 4 hours if short on time.

In a bowl, combine 2 eggs, 0.5 cup pickle juice, 3 tablespoons hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 teaspoons of the prepared spice mix.

Add 1 cup of flour to the marinade and mix well with the chicken pieces.

Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken.

Prepare the coleslaw by mixing mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, and 1.5 tablespoons sugar in a bowl.

Grate 3 carrots and squeeze out excess water, then add to the coleslaw mixture along with 1 medium red onion (chopped) and 3 cups of chopped cabbage.

Mix the coleslaw ingredients well and adjust moisture with more mayonnaise if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

For the batter, combine 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons onion powder, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, and 1.5 teaspoons salt in a bowl.

Take the marinated chicken pieces and dredge them in the dry batter mixture until fully coated.

Cooking Techniques

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