Nashville Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Dredging Mixture
Frying
Spicy Sauce
Method
Marinate Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the 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.
Prepare Dredging Mixture
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Fry Chicken
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Dredge Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the buttermilk and allow excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 6-8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°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.
Prepare Spicy Sauce
- 8
Mix Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. Stir until well mixed.
- 9
Coat Chicken
Brush or drizzle the spicy sauce over the fried chicken before serving.
