Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
Spicy Nashville hot chicken served on a waffle.
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Ingredients
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Nashville Hot Chicken
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. This will be your coating.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Dredge the Chicken
Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, coating thoroughly.
- 5
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil. Fry for about 7-10 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Prepare the Hot Sauce Mixture
In a small bowl, combine remaining hot sauce with a bit of the frying oil (about 1/4 cup) to create a spicy sauce. Adjust to taste.
- 7
Serve
Place a waffle on a plate, top with fried chicken, drizzle with the hot sauce mixture, and garnish with pickles. Enjoy!