Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
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5.0
39 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Brine Time
4 hrs
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Servings
8
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Calories
756 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe
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This fiery Nashville hot chicken recipe will spice things up with extra crispy, golden brown fried chicken drenched in spicy sauce, homemade perfection!
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Ingredients
FOR THE BRINE
- 1 cup pickle juice or use the brine from pickled peppers, or both
- 1/2 cup pickle slices
- ½ cup pickled peppers
- ½ cup water enough to cover the chicken
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 2-3 Fresh spicy peppers sliced (optional, for extra heat – I used a couple habanero peppers)
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 4 pounds bone-in chicken use chicken breasts, wings, thighs, whatever combination you like
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 3 large eggs beaten
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 cups flour all-purpose
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne
- 4 cups vegetable oil or use peanut or canola, for frying
FOR THE HOT & SPICY OIL
- 4 tablespoons cayenne
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ghost pepper flakes or powder optional, for an extra hot and spicy version!
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- FOR SERVING: Pickled slices white bread
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Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large bowl and add the pickling juices, pickles and pickled peppers, salt and fresh spicy peppers. Add enough water to cover, about ½ cup. Cover and refrigerate to brine for at least 4 hours. Overnight is best for the most flavor penetration.
- When you’re ready to cook, remove the chicken and pat it dry. Season it with salt and pepper.
- In one large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs and hot sauce.
- In another large bowl, stir together the flour, paprika and cayenne.
- Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat to 350 degrees F. If you are unable to measure the temperature, add a droplet of batter to the oil. It is ready when the batter sizzles. Do NOT bring the oil to a boil.
- Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, then into the flour one more time.
- Fry the chicken in the oil 8-9 minutes, or until they turn golden brown. An instant read thermometer inserted should measure 165 degrees F internally. Remove and drain on a paper towel lined plate, or on a wire rack.
FOR THE HOT & SPICY OIL
- Add the cayenne, brown sugar, ghost pepper flakes, paprika, garlic, cumin and salt and pepper to a heatproof bowl.
- Carefully scoop out ¾ cup of the hot frying oil. Whisk it into the seasonings until well combined.
- Brush the hot oil over the chicken and serve with pickle slices and white bread. And extra hot sauce!
Notes
- Heat Factor: Medium to Hot, depending on how much you spice up the Nashville Hot Chicken oil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
756kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
260mg
(87%)
Sodium
3497mg
(146%)
Potassium
758mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
2708IU
(54%)
Vitamin C
28mg
(31%)
Calcium
152mg
(15%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 260mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 3497mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 758mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 2708IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 152mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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39 reviews
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