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Nashville Hot Chicken

Cultural Context

Originating in Nashville, Tennessee, Hot Chicken is a beloved Southern dish known for its fiery flavor and crispy texture. Traditionally served on white bread with pickles, it reflects the region's culinary creativity and love for bold spices. Today, Nashville Hot Chicken has gained popularity across the U.S., inspiring countless restaurants and home cooks to embrace its spicy allure.

AmericanUSTennesseemain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1.5 lbs chicken
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup hot sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups vegetable oil
4 slices bread
1 cup pickles
4 slices sliced bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt provides tanginess with fewer calories.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: hot pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a similar heat with a unique flavor.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can create a lighter crust.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

1

Nashville hot chicken is a spicy dish with a spicy story.

2

Legend has it that chicken entrepreneur Thornton Prince was served chicken coated in cayenne pepper by a scorned lover.

3

Prince ended up loving the dish and opened a restaurant.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryingdredgingmixingbrushing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Hot ChickenNashville Spicy Chicken

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