Hot Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Hot Sauce Glaze
Method
Marinating Chicken
- 1
Prepare Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
Breading Chicken
- 3
Prepare Breading Mixture
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 4
Coat Chicken
Remove marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere. Shake off any excess flour.
Frying Chicken
- 5
- 6
Fry Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken thighs to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 7
Drain Chicken
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Preparing Hot Sauce Glaze
- 8
Mix Hot Sauce and Butter
In a small bowl, combine hot sauce and melted butter, mixing well.
- 9
