Nashville Hot Chicken
Ingredients
- 4-5 pounds bone in chicken pieces)
(drumsticks, wings, split breasts cut in half, and/or thighs, trimmed
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Rub)
(in directions
- 2 McCormick® bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons McCormick® salt
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® paprika
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® onion powder
- 1 tablespoon McCormick Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® chili powder
- 2 teaspoons McCormick® pepper
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® dried crushed oregano
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® dried basil
- 1 teaspoon McCormick® ground red cayenne pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Remaining Spice Rub)
(in directions
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
melted
- 1 tablespoon McCormick® ground red cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Spice Rub)
(in directions
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® smoked paprika
- 3/4 cup Vegetable oil
Directions
- 1
Whisk all of the Spice Rub seasonings together in a small bowl. Remove 1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Rub to a large bowl along with 2 cups buttermilk and 2 bay leaves. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours up to overnight.
- 2
When ready to cook, remove 1 teaspoon Spice Rub to a medium bowl for your Nashville Hot Sauce. Stir in all remaining Nashville Hot Sauce ingredients except butter (the oil will look separated which is okay).
- 3
Prepare your Buttermilk Egg Wash by whisking 2 eggs together with 1 cup buttermilk and 1/4 cup hot sauce in a medium bowl.
- 4
Prepare Flour Breading by whisking 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder and all remaining Spice Rub spices together in a large bowl.
- 5
Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dredge chicken in Flour, shake of any excess, coat in Buttermilk Egg Wash, shake of any excess, then dredge once more in Flour, shake of any excess and place chicken on a baking rack. Repeat until all chicken is coated.
- 6
Add enough vegetable oil to your Dutch oven until oil measures 3” deep. Heat over medium high heat until oil registers 375 degrees F. Add 3-4 chicken pieces to your Dutch oven in a single layer, cover, and cook 7 minutes. Flip chicken over, cover and continue to fry until chicken’s internal temperature reaches 160 degrees or 165 degrees for dark meat, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Remove fried chicken to paper towel lined baking sheet. Repeat until all chicken is cooked.
- 8
Meanwhile, vigorously whisk in melted butter to your Nashville Hot Sauce until smooth. Let chicken cool slightly then brush with desired amount of Sauce. You can adjust the spiciness of your chicken by simply adding more or less Nashville Hot Sauce.
Nashville Hot Chicken
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About this Recipe
Craving that electrifying, customizable kick of Nashville Hot Chicken without leaving your kitchen? This recipe promises to deliver juicy, crispy perfection, allowing you to tailor the legendary heat exactly to your preference.
What makes this Nashville Hot Chicken truly shine is the freedom to control your spice adventure. Whether you prefer a subtle warmth or a fiery inferno, this recipe empowers you to create your ideal spicy fried chicken. It’s designed to be an easier-than-you-think path to crunchy, flavor-bursting chicken that will quickly become your go-to.
Prepare for a feast of incredible textures and bold tastes. You'll bite into succulent, tender bone-in chicken, encased in a gloriously crispy, golden crust. The distinct flavor comes from a robust spice rub and buttermilk soak, ensuring every piece is infused with savory goodness. Then, the signature hot sauce coating, which you apply to your liking, adds that iconic spicy punch, making each mouthful an exciting experience.
The beauty of this Nashville Hot Chicken recipe lies in its versatility. You are in complete control of the heat: simply add more or less of the final hot sauce coating to customize how spicy you want it. For those who love the crunch but prefer no heat, you can even leave off the Nashville Hot Sauce entirely for a delicious, flavor-bursting fried chicken. Feel free to use your favorite bone-in chicken pieces, such as drumsticks, wings, split breasts cut in half, or thighs.
Serve this phenomenal Nashville Hot Chicken hot for a show-stopping meal that’s perfect for lively family dinners or impressive gatherings.