Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Crown TavernNashville Hot Chicken Recipe

Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe

Inspired by The Crown Tavern
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Dredging Mixture

Hot Chicken Sauce

Serving

Method

Chicken Marinade

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken thighs, ensuring they are fully submerged in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.

Dredging Mixture

  1. 2

    Prepare Dredging Mixture

    In a separate bowl, mix together flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Set aside for dredging the marinated chicken.

Frying

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 4

    Dredge the Chicken

    Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating. Shake off any excess flour.

  3. 5

    Fry the Chicken

    Carefully place the dredged chicken into the hot oil. Fry for 12-15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 75°C). Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain.

Hot Chicken Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Hot Sauce

    In a bowl, combine cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, and salt. Add the hot oil from frying and mix until well combined. Brush this sauce generously over the fried chicken.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Chicken

    Serve the hot chicken on slices of white bread, topped with pickles. Enjoy your Nashville Hot Chicken!

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