Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsBernie's Supper Club & CinemaNashville Fried Chicken Recipe

Nashville Fried Chicken Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

buttermilk biscuits, white cheddar gravy, cabbage & granny apple slaw, bread & butter pickles, warm honey, spicy nashville oil

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Ingredients

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Fried Chicken

Buttermilk Biscuits

White Cheddar Gravy

Cabbage & Granny Apple Slaw

Method

Fried Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces and buttermilk. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Buttermilk Biscuits

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).

  2. 6

    Make Biscuit Dough

    In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add buttermilk and stir until just combined.

  3. 7

    Shape and Bake

    Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead gently. Roll out to about 1 inch thick, cut into rounds, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

White Cheddar Gravy

  1. 8

    Make Roux

    In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for about 2 minutes.

  2. 9

    Add Milk and Cheese

    Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add white cheddar and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper.

Cabbage & Granny Apple Slaw

  1. 10

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, apple, and carrot.

  2. 11

    Add Dressing

    In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over slaw and toss to combine.

Assembly

  1. 12

    Serve

    Serve the fried chicken on a plate alongside a biscuit, topped with white cheddar gravy, slaw, pickles, honey, and spicy Nashville oil.

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