Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Nashville Hot Chicken Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Set aside on a rack.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Fry chicken in batches for about 10-12 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 5
Make the Hot Oil
In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the frying oil with brown sugar and extra cayenne pepper to taste. Stir until well mixed.
- 6
Coat the Chicken
Remove fried chicken from oil and place on a wire rack. Brush the hot oil mixture generously over the hot chicken.
- 7
Serve
Serve hot with pickles and slices of white bread.
