Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

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My Nashville hot chicken sandwich is made with crispy, oven-baked hand-breaded fried chicken and my Hattie-B’s inspired seasoning! We love it served between two pieces of white sourdough bread and I enjoy a few pickles.

After living in the Nashville area for almost 4 years, I decided to make my own hot chicken sandwich inspired by our favorite place in the city. Now I can’t wait for you to try it!

I love serving these sandwiches for lunch with a side of baked mac and cheese. The two pair together so well and tastes delicious!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

1. Authentic flavor and spice: I’ve created the flavor and spice to resemble the popular Nashville restaurant, Hattie B’s!
2. Baked instead of fried: The breadcrumb coating baked in the oven creates the crunchiest texture without frying in oil.
3. Easy weeknight meal: This recipe only takes 30 minutes to prepare and bake!

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• large boneless, skinless chicken breast: or you can use two small chicken breasts
• all-purpose flour: I like to get organic, unbleached but you can use any all-purpose
• breadcrumbs: I use homemade sourdough breadcrumbs but you can use any
• milk: I use whole milk but you can use any, buttermilk works great too
• sea salt: this is my favorite wholesome salt option
• ground black pepper: you can use already ground or freshly ground

For the Nashville Hot Seasoning

• avocado oil: I don’t recommend any other oil for this recipe
• sea salt: this is my favorite wholesome salt option
• ground black pepper: you can use already ground or freshly ground
• cayenne pepper: you’re looking for a ground cayenne
• paprika: not smoked but regular ground paprika
• garlic powder: make sure it’s salt-free
• chili powder: make sure it’s salt-free
• brown sugar: light or dark brown sugar works, I like to use brown cane sugar

Sandwich Items

• sandwich bread: I use homemade sourdough but any works
• pickles: these are optional, I like organic bread and butter or dill pickles

Tools You May Need

• dredging bowls (I love these!)
• unbleached parchment paper
• large baking sheet
• mixing bowl (for tossing chicken in sauce)

How to Make Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches

Dredge and Bake the Chicken

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice chicken breast in half horizontally so you have 2 thin chicken breast pieces. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix to combine and set aside.
4. In a second bowl, whisk together milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Set aside.
5. In a third bowl, add breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper into another small bowl. Mix to combine. Set aside.
6. Place bowls of chicken, flour, milk, breadcrumbs, and sheet pan in a line, in that order, so everything is set up.
7. Dredge each piece of chicken by dipping it in the flour mixture, shaking excess off. Then dip it into the wet mixture ensuring all sides are coated. Let excess drip off. Finally, dip it in the breadcrumbs ensuring it is completely coated. Place breaded chicken on prepared sheet pan.
8. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, until fully baked and crunchy. No need to flip while baking!

Make the Seasoning and Serve

1. While chicken is baking, combine avocado oil, sea salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl. Stir to evenly combine and set aside.
2. After chicken is baked, remove from oven and evenly drizzle seasoning mixture over both chicken pieces on both sides.
3. Optional: Toast slices of bread in a toaster oven or in the regular oven just until lightly golden brown.
4. Place each piece of chicken between 2 slices of toasted or untoasted bread, add a few pickles if desired, and enjoy!

What to Serve with Nashville Hot Chicken

• Homemade Buttermilk Ranch
• Homemade Honey Mustard 
• Pesto Mac and Cheese
• Old Fashioned Cucumber and Onion Salad
• Bacon Cheese Grits
• Baked Mac and Cheese

My Tips

1. Read the recipe before getting started so you know what to expect.
2. Wait to make any adjustments until you’ve made it once.
3. Use two slices of white bread like sourdough. It mellows the heat and enhances flavors.
4. Drizzle seasoning oil all around the chicken to help distribute it better.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Storing Instructions

Store leftover Nashville hot chicken sandwiches in the fridge for up to 2 days, or in the freezer, in a glass freezer-safe container, for up to 3 months. Storing the bread separately works best so it doesn’t get soggy.

Reheating Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and place leftover chicken on a sheet pan. Heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. This keeps the texture and flavor unlike the microwave.

Recipe FAQs

More Sandwich Recipes

• Shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches
• Teriyaki Chicken Banh Mi (Vietnamese Sandwiches)
• Sourdough Breakfast Sandwich
• Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
• Turkey Apple Sandwich 

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Recipe

Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich

Molly LaFontaine

My Nashville hot chicken sandwich is made with crispy, oven-baked hand-breaded fried chicken and my Hattie-B's inspired seasoning! We love it served between two pieces of white sourdough bread and I enjoy a few pickles.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Supper

Cuisine Southern

Servings 2 sandwiches

Ingredients

  

For the Chicken

• 1 large boneless skinless chicken breast (or 2 small)
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs ( I use homemade sourdough breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup milk ( I use whole milk)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

For the Nashville Hot Seasoning

• 4 Tbsp avocado oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp paprika (not smoked, just regular)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (salt-free)
• 1 tsp dark brown sugar (light works too, I use brown cane sugar)

For the Sandwich

• 4 slices of sandwich bread (I use homemade sourdough, recipe in notes)
• optional: pickles

Instructions

 

Dredge and Bake the Chicken

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Slice chicken breast in half horizontally so you have 2 thin chicken breast pieces. Set aside.
• In a small bowl combine flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper. Mix to combine and set aside.
• In a second bowl, whisk together milk, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Set aside.
• In a third bowl, add breadcrumbs, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper into another small bowl. Mix to combine. Set aside.
• Place bowls of chicken, flour, milk, breadcrumbs, and sheet pan in a line, in that order, so everything is set up.
• Dredge each piece of chicken by dipping it in the flour mixture, shaking excess off. Then dip it into the wet mixture ensuring all sides are coated. Let excess drip off. Finally, dip it in the breadcrumbs ensuring it is completely coated. Place breaded chicken on prepared sheet pan.
• Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, until fully baked and crunchy. No need to flip while baking!

Make Seasoning, Coat Chicken, & Serve

• While chicken is baking, combine avocado oil, sea salt, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, and brown sugar in a small mixing bowl. Stir to evenly combine and set aside.
• After chicken is baked, remove from oven and evenly drizzle seasoning mixture over both chicken pieces on both sides.
• Optional: Toast slices of bread in a toaster oven or in the regular oven just until lightly golden brown.
• Place each piece of chicken between 2 slices of toasted or untoasted bread, add a few pickles if desired, and enjoy!

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Notes

You can double this recipe as many times as you’d like

Homemade Sourdough Bread Recipe: https://plumbranchhome.com/easy-sourdough-sandwich-bread-recipe-light-and-fluffy

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A Note From Molly – This recipe was developed and tested by me, Molly, NEVER AI (artificial intelligence). It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hattie B’s Hot Chicken. My recipes on Plum Branch Home are created with purpose and cherished in our own home. What you see from Plum Branch Home is real. It’s made for a reason, tested, and loved!

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