Description
Indulge in the fiery flavors of Nashville Hot Chicken with this easy-to-follow recipe. Marinated in a spicy buttermilk blend and coated in a crispy, cayenne-infused crust, this dish is a Southern classic that packs a punch.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
For the Spicy Coating:
- ¼ cup cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ cup hot frying oil (reserved from pan)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Marinate chicken thighs for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
- Coat the Chicken: Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Dredge marinated chicken in flour mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F. Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Spicy Coating: Mix cayenne pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Whisk in hot frying oil until smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Brush or spoon spicy oil mixture over fried chicken.
- Serve: Enjoy your Nashville Hot Chicken hot and crispy!
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper in the sauce for desired spice level.
- Serve with pickles and white bread for an authentic Nashville experience.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
