Nashville Hot Chicken
Experience the fiery, bold flavors of the South with this irresistible Nashville Hot Chicken recipe, a perfect harmony of crispy golden fried chicken and a fiery spice glaze. Marinated in tangy buttermilk infused with hot sauce, the chicken thighs are dredged in a perfectly seasoned flour mixture for an ultra-crunchy coating. The highlight is the signature hot butter glaze, infused with cayenne pepper and brown sugar for a tantalizing balance of heat and sweetness. This easy-to-follow recipe brings the authentic taste of Nashville to your kitchen, ready in under an hour and perfect for serving with classic accompaniments like pickles and slices of white bread. Whether you're hosting game night or just craving a spicy indulgence, Nashville Hot Chicken is guaranteed to impress. Don’t miss the chance to spice up your mealtime!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs
- 2 cups Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons Hot sauce
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup Butter
- 2 tablespoons Light brown sugar
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Place the chicken thighs in the mixture, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
In another bowl, combine the flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Remove the chicken pieces from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour, pressing gently to adhere. Shake off excess.
In a large cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the chicken in batches, careful not to overcrowd the pot, for about 8-10 minutes per side or until golden brown and crisp. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C).
Transfer the chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain.
In a separate small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Stir in cayenne pepper, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt until dissolved and well combined.
Brush the spicy butter mixture generously over the hot fried chicken.
Serve the Nashville Hot Chicken immediately, traditionally with pickles and white bread to soak up the spicy sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2560 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 249.5 g | 320% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.7 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 184 mg | 61% | |
| Sodium | 1527 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.3 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.3 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 572 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
