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Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich with Honey

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This baked Nashville hot chicken sandwich brings all the bold flavors of the Southern classic without deep frying. Juicy chicken coated in a spiced breadcrumb crust is baked until golden, then brushed with a hot sauce glaze and finished with a drizzle of honey. Served on a soft bun with pickles, this sandwich is spicy, sweet, and irresistibly satisfying.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or plain yogurt thinned with milk)
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 brioche buns (or any sandwich buns)
  • Pickles, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine buttermilk with 3 tablespoons hot sauce. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Coat each piece in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the coating firmly so it sticks.
  4. Place the coated chicken on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray or brush with oil.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping once. The chicken is done when it reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and is golden brown.
  6. While the chicken bakes, make the glaze. Melt butter in a small saucepan, then whisk in ½ cup hot sauce and paprika. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then keep warm.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven and brush generously with the hot sauce glaze. Drizzle honey over each piece.
  8. Toast the brioche buns lightly. Place a glazed chicken piece on the bottom bun, add pickles, and cover with the top bun. Serve hot.

Notes

For less heat, reduce the cayenne and increase the honey drizzle.

Chicken thighs stay juicier than chicken breasts but both work well.

If you prefer extra crunch, double-coat the chicken by dipping it back into the marinade and breadcrumb mixture before baking.

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