Nashville Hot Chicken-style variation

 Nashville Hot Chicken is all about juicy fried chicken coated in a fiery, buttery spice paste. The heat hits your first bite and lingers deliciously.

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🍗 Nashville Hot Chicken

Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For the chicken (same as Southern-style):

• 8 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, or drumsticks)

• 2 cups buttermilk

• 2 tsp hot sauce

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the seasoned flour:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

For the spicy oil glaze:

• ½ cup vegetable oil

• 3 tbsp butter

• 2–3 tbsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat)

• 1 tbsp paprika

• ½ tsp brown sugar (optional, balances heat)

• ½ tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken

• Mix buttermilk, hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

• Submerge chicken and refrigerate for 4–24 hours.

2. Coat and fry

• Dredge chicken in seasoned flour (double dredge optional for extra crisp).

• Fry in 175°C / 350°F oil until golden and internal temp 75°C / 165°F.

• Drain on a wire rack.

3. Make the spicy oil glaze

• In a small saucepan, combine oil, butter, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, and sugar.

• Heat gently until butter melts and spices are fragrant.

4. Glaze the chicken

• Place fried chicken in a large bowl or on a tray.

• Using a brush or spoon, coat each piece generously with the hot spice oil.

• Serve immediately, while the glaze is warm and spicy.

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🌶️ Serving Tips

• Traditional: Serve on white bread with pickles.

• Side ideas: coleslaw, baked beans, or French fries.

• Adjust heat: start with less cayenne and taste; you can always brush more on.