Description
A delicious baked version of Nashville hot chicken sandwiches that offer a spicy twist with a crunchy texture, perfect for a family dinner or a casual cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup hot sauce (your favorite brand)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In another bowl, mix cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and sugar for your spice blend.
- Coat each chicken breast in hot sauce, then dredge in panko breadcrumbs mixed with half of the spice mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Slice the chicken into sandwich-sized pieces.
- Spread mayonnaise on toasted buns, add chicken, top with pickles, and drizzle with extra hot sauce if desired.
Notes
Serve with sweet potato fries or creamy coleslaw for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg