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Nashville Hot Chicken

Name: Nashville Hot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (3-4 lbs), cut into 8 pieces; 2 cups buttermilk; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Vegetable oil for frying; 1/2 cup lard or vegetable shortening; 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; White bread slices; Pickle chips for serving

A fiery coating of paprika and hot sauce transforms crispy fried chicken into Nashville's legendary heat-seekers' favorite. The buttermilk marinade keeps the meat incredibly tender while the cornstarch-flour blend shatters into a golden crust. Perfect for when you're craving bold spice and want to impress friends at a casual dinner party.

Prep

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

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1
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
4
Heat oil to 325°F in a large heavy pot or deep fryer. Oil should be at least 3 inches deep.
5
Fry chicken pieces in batches without overcrowding, 12-15 minutes for dark meat, 10-12 minutes for white meat, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6
While chicken fries, prepare hot oil: In a small saucepan, melt lard over low heat. Whisk in cayenne, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
7
Remove fried chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Immediately brush generously with hot oil mixture while chicken is still hot.
8
Serve immediately on white bread with pickle chips alongside.

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Nashville Hot Chicken

Prep

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

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Ingredients

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken pieces and marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3
Remove chicken from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece thoroughly in seasoned flour mixture, pressing to adhere.
4
Heat oil to 325°F in a large heavy pot or deep fryer. Oil should be at least 3 inches deep.
5
Fry chicken pieces in batches without overcrowding, 12-15 minutes for dark meat, 10-12 minutes for white meat, until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6
While chicken fries, prepare hot oil: In a small saucepan, melt lard over low heat. Whisk in cayenne, paprika, brown sugar, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
7
Remove fried chicken to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Immediately brush generously with hot oil mixture while chicken is still hot.
8
Serve immediately on white bread with pickle chips alongside.

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