Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
Spicy fried chicken served with pickles.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken
For the Spicy Oil
For Serving
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, hot sauce, and a tablespoon of salt. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Frying the Chicken
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to ensure an even coating.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Making the Spicy Oil
- 6
Prepare the Spicy Oil
In a small saucepan, combine cayenne pepper, paprika, brown sugar, salt, and vegetable oil. Heat over low heat until the oil is warm and the spices are fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Serving
- 7
Assemble the Dish
Place the fried chicken on a serving platter. Drizzle the spicy oil over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Serve with pickles and slices of white bread.
