Denver Hot Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying
Spicy Sauce
To Serve
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 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. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Breading
- 3
Mix the Breading
In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt until well combined.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Remove the marinated chicken from the refrigerator. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture until fully coated.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully place the coated chicken thighs in the hot oil. Fry for about 7-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain the Chicken
Once cooked, transfer the fried chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Spicy Sauce
- 8
Prepare the Spicy Sauce
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir in hot sauce and honey until mixed well. Remove from heat.
To Serve
- 9
Assemble the Sandwiches
Spread some spicy sauce on the sandwich buns. Add a piece of fried chicken, followed by pickles and shredded lettuce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 10
Serve
Serve the Denver Hot Chicken sandwiches warm, with additional spicy sauce on the side if desired.
