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Nashville Hot Chicken

Crispy fried chicken coated in a bold, spicy cayenne glaze for the ultimate Southern comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 8 pieces chicken pieces bone-in
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
Seasoned Flour Coating
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 cup frying oil reserved
  • 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

Equipment

  • deep skillet or fryer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken in buttermilk mixture for at least 4 hours.
  2. Coat chicken in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown.
  3. Brush with spicy oil mixture and serve with bread and pickles.

Notes

Adjust cayenne pepper to control spice level. Best served immediately for maximum crispiness.