CHEF JOHN'S NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN
If you've never had Nashville Hot Chicken, we're talking about an ultra-crispy fried chicken doused with a cayenne-infused glaze, and by 'glaze' I mean melted butter and lard. For the record, I've never been to Nashville, so I can't tell you how authentic this is, but it works for me, and is fairly easy to pull off.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 10h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Transfer chicken to a bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Whisk buttermilk, pickle brine, hot sauce, and egg together in a mixing bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and stir to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and let chicken marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
- Mix flour and salt together in a shallow flat dish. Remove chicken from marinade and blot with paper towels. Reserve marinade. Toss chicken in flour until thoroughly coated. Return chicken to marinade, coating all sides; remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Coat the chicken once again in flour mixture. Place on a rack. Repeat with all chicken pieces. Allow to sit out about 15 minutes to allow coating to dry out a bit.
- Place butter and lard in a large pot. Add cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until fats melt. Remove from heat; keep sauce warm.
- Fill cast iron skillet about 1/3 of the way with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Carefully place chicken into hot oil, skin side down. Maintain an oil temperature of 325 degrees F, adjusting heat as need. Fry until instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a rack to drain. Brush with the sauce on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1114.9 calories, Carbohydrate 74.5 g, Cholesterol 258.2 mg, Fat 66 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 53.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 3754.8 mg, Sugar 7 g
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Ejembi Sunday
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is perfectly crispy. I love that I can adjust the heat level to my liking. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Ayshasisayeliza Arabica
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Bappi
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sthembile Hlongwane
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is perfectly crispy. I love that I can adjust the heat level to my liking. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sheeraz khan rind
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashish sapkota
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Serenella Signorile
[email protected]This recipe is a winner! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Pickles N Vodka
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is so juicy and flavorful, and the breading is perfectly crispy. I love that I can adjust the heat level to my liking. I will definitely be making this again and again.
GF mostakim
[email protected]This recipe is amazing! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Sean
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the breading was just the right amount of crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Art Magar
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Nashville hot chicken. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the breading is perfectly crispy. I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.