Easy and Delicious Nashville Hot Chicken
This Nashville Hot Chicken is a perfect balance of crispy, spicy, and flavorful, delivering an easy-to-make recipe for a classic Southern favorite.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 1.5 cups buttermilk for marinade
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp hot sauce for marinade
- 1 tbsp cayenne pepper adjust to spice preference
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 3 tbsp butter melted, for hot oil sauce
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add chicken thighs and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- In another large bowl, whisk together flour, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing down to coat well.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Fry the chicken in batches for about 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in cayenne pepper and a pinch of smoked paprika to create the hot oil sauce.
- Brush the hot oil sauce generously over the fried chicken and serve immediately with pickles.
Notes
For less heat, reduce cayenne pepper and hot sauce amounts. Serve with coleslaw or white bread for an authentic experience.