Nashville Hot Chicken Caesar Sandwich 🌶️ Ingredients Chicken 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded evenly Salt, to taste Oil, for deep-frying Nashville Hot Seasoning 1 tbsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp garlic powder 1 tbsp onion powder 2 tsp salt (Mix all seasoning ingredients together. Some will remain after preparing the chicken, flour, buttermilk, and hot oil.) Seasoned Flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp Nashville hot seasoning Buttermilk Mixture 2 cups buttermilk 2 large eggs 1 tbsp Nashville hot seasoning Nashville Hot Oil 1/2 cup hot frying oil 2 tbsp Nashville hot seasoning Caesar Dressing 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 small garlic clove, finely grated 1/2 tsp black pepper 1–2 tbsp cold water, as needed Salt, to taste Caesar Salad 1 cup finely chopped romaine 2–3 tbsp Caesar dressing 1–2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan Assembly 5–6 toasted brioche or rustic buns Dill pickle slices Parmesan cheese Extra Caesar dressing, as needed Instructions Cut chicken into 5–6 sandwich-sized pieces, pound evenly, and season lightly with salt. Whisk all Caesar dressing ingredients until smooth. Add water as needed, adjust salt and lemon, and refrigerate. Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and 2 tbsp seasoning. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, and 1 tbsp seasoning. Coat chicken in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat in flour again, pressing to create a craggy crust. Rest on a wire rack for 5–10 minutes. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry in batches until golden and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on a wire rack. Carefully whisk 2 tbsp seasoning into 1/2 cup hot frying oil. Brush a thin layer over both sides of the chicken, adjusting to taste. Toss romaine with Caesar dressing and Parmesan just before assembling. Spread Caesar dressing on toasted buns. Add dressed lettuce, hot chicken, pickles, and Parmesan. Finish with extra dressing on the top bun, if desired. #nashville #hotchicken #sandwich #Recipe - @iramsfoodstory