Description
Spicy and crispy fried chicken with a kick of heat, inspired by the flavors of Nashville.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
- Mix flour, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Fry chicken in hot oil (350°F) for 12-15 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Mix hot sauce, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of frying oil in a bowl.
- Toss fried chicken in the hot sauce mixture before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper for more or less heat.
- Serve with pickles and white bread for authenticity.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after frying.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Nashville hot chicken, spicy fried chicken, southern cooking