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    Home » Recipes » Poultry

    Nashville-Style Oven Fried Hot Chicken Sandwich with Dill Slaw

    Published: May 28, 2019 · Modified: Feb 3, 2025 by Melissa · This post contains links that pay me a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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    Hot, spicy chicken on a sandwich bun with pickles and dill slaw.

    Crazy thing, this recipe. I actually had never been to Nashville prior to developing this recipe. Last week I had the opportunity to explore Nashville for the first time and even got the opportunity to try the famed, Nashville chicken sandwich. And, guess what? I realized mine was on point.

    Warning: Nashville-style hot chicken is not for the faint of heart. It is sp-i-cy!

    Obviously, you can adjust the spice level by adjusting the cayenne pepper. The dill pickle inspired slaw along with the soft, toasted bread help to cool the mouth from the inferno.

    Tip: if spice isn’t your thing, you don’t want to miss this slaw, give it a try on it’s own – it works great on tacos or as a side at your next summertime BBQ. Maybe pair it with some Grilled Margarita Wings or my Caramelized Corn and Green Bean Skillet. Without further delay, enjoy your Nashville chicken sandwich!

    Nashville-style, spicy chicken with cooling slaw and pickles

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    Nashville-Style Oven Fried Chicken Sandwiches with Dill Slaw

    Melissa
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch, sandwiches
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 -6 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 4-6 chicken breast skinless, boneless
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 3 ½ cups cornflakes cereal crushed
    • olive oil, to taste for brushing
    • 1 bag cabbage slaw mix
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
    • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
    • 2 tbsp. honey divided
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder divided
    • 1 tsp. dried dill
    • 1 tbsp. cayenne pepper
    • 3 tbsp. butter melted
    • 4-6 buns toasted
    • pickles, to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven for 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with silicone baking mat or parchment paper. 
    • Place flour, eggs, and crushed cornflakes in 3 separate bowls. Dredge chicken through flour, dip in the eggs, then press into cornflakes making sure that all sides of the chicken are covered. Place on prepared baking sheet. Brush each piece of chicken with olive oil. 
    • Bake chicken in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove, flip, and brush again with olive oil. Continue baking chicken for another 15 minutes or until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees. 
    • While chicken bakes, prepare slaw. Mix together Greek yogurt, mayo, apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp. honey, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and dried dill together in a bowl. Toss dressing with cabbage slaw and shredded carrots. Set aside in refrigerator. 
    • Prepare cayenne pepper sauce. Mix cayenne, 1 tbsp. honey, ½ tsp. garlic, and paprika with the melted butter. If sauce is pasty or thick, whisk in small amount warm water until smooth and saucy. 
    • Drizzle or brush cayenne pepper sauce on the the chicken when it is removed from the oven. Serve on toasted buns with slaw and pickles. 
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 988kcalCarbohydrates: 159gProtein: 41gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 1514mgPotassium: 975mgFiber: 9gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 7488IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 44mg
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