Description
A spicy and crispy fried chicken dish originating from Nashville, known for its fiery heat and bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken in the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in hot oil until golden and cooked through.
- Toss fried chicken in hot sauce mixed with oil.
- Serve with pickles and white bread.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for desired heat level.
- Use gloves when handling hot sauce.
- Let chicken rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: nashville hot chicken, spicy chicken, fried chicken, southern food