Nashville Hot Chicken

Decription

The spicy and delectable chicken, ultra-crispy and glazed in nashville style hot-oil that seeps into the skin.

This Southern specialty is able to be made in your very own home at any serving size necessary for everyone to enjoy.

Follow the recipe, adjust the amount of cayenne to your level of spice and enjoy.



Ingredients and Materials

For the Chicken

  • 3 to 4 lb. bone-in skin-on assorted pieces of Chicken
  • Kosher Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk or Buttermilk
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Hot Sauce
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 Cups of Vegetable Oil (for Frying)

    • (optional) Sliced White Bread & Pickles





    For the Spicy Oil

  • 4 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt




    • Kitchenware/Appliances

  • 2 Large Bowls (heatproof)
  • 2 Shallow Bowls
  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 Medium Pyrex Measuring Cup
  • 1 Large Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • 1 Metal Rack (fits into baking sheet)
  • 1 Candy Thermometer
  • Basting Brush
  • Whisk
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Roll of Paper Towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven




    • Instructions

    Chicken Prep

      1. In a large bowl, season chicken generously with salt and pepper.
      2. Cover with plastic wrap and let .
      Chill in fridge for 3 hours or up to overnight
      3. Line large rimmed baking sheet with metal rack.

    Wet Mix Prep

      In Shallow Bowl
      4. Add 2 cups milk.
      5. Add 3 eggs.
      6. Add 1 tbsp hot sauce.
      7. Whisk wet bowl.

    Dry Mix Prep

      In Shallow Bowl
      7. Add 2 cups of flour.
      8. Add 2 tsp paprika.
      9. Add 1 tsp cayenne.
      10. Mix dry bowl.

    Chicken

      11. Pat chicken dry.
      12. Dredge Chicken in flour (dry) mixture.
      13. Dip in milk (wet) mixture.
      14. Re-dredge in flour (dry) mixture.
      15. Place on wire rack.
      In Large Pot
      16. Heat oil until candy thermometer inserted into pot reads 350°.
      17. In batches, fry chicken (until golden) about 6-8 minutes.
      18. Scoop out 1/2 cup of hot oil from pot into pyrex measuring cup.
      (Let remaining oil cool before discarding)

    Spicy Oil

      In large bowl
      19. Add 4 tbsp cayenne pepper.
      20. Add 2 tbsp brown sugar.
      21. Add 1 tbsp of paprika.
      22. Add 1 tsp garlic powder.
      23. Add 1 tsp chili powder.
      24. Add 1 tsp kosher salt.
      25. Mix bowl.
      26. Pour the reserved 1/2 cup of hot frying oil from Chicken.
      27. Whisk bowl thoroughly.
      28. Pour spicy oil over chicken before serving.

    (optional) Place over white bread and dress with sliced pickles for true Nashville Style


      Dig In and Enjoy!











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