12 Piece Mixed Recipe
Served with Biscuits / Available Nashville-Style
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Ingredients
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Chicken Preparation
Biscuits
Nashville Hot Sauce (optional)
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the chicken pieces, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Dredge the Chicken
Remove chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture until well coated. Shake off excess flour and set aside.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 15-18 minutes. Use a thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Drain on paper towels.
Biscuits
- 5
Make the Biscuit Dough
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined.
- 6
Shape and Bake Biscuits
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead gently. Pat into a 1-inch thick round. Cut out biscuits using a cutter or glass. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Nashville Hot Sauce (optional)
- 7
Prepare the Hot Sauce
In a small saucepan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Add cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until combined and fragrant.
- 8
Serve
Drizzle the hot sauce over the fried chicken before serving for that signature Nashville flavor.