Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe

Name: Nashville Hot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken tenders boneless, skinless; 1/2 cup hot sauce; 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons creole seasoning; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 eggs beaten; 2 cups flour; cooking oil

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken tenders boneless, skinless
1/2 cup hot sauce
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 eggs beaten
2 cups flour
cooking oil

1
Rinse chicken and pat dry, cut into 2 inch chunks and place in a large bowl
2
Mix seasoning blend.
3
Add 2 tablespoons of seasoning blend to chicken, add eggs and hot sauce, mix well and set chicken aside.
4
Chicken can be marinated in the refrigerator for about 2 hours or overnight if desired.
5
Add 2 tablespoons of seasoning blend to flour, mix well, set aside.
6
Add cooking oil to a large deep pot over medium heat. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
7
Coat chicken in flour mixture in batches.
8
Add chicken to hot oil, don't overcrowd the pot, cook chicken in about 3 batches.
9
Fry chicken for 5-8 minutes, remove from pan, drain on paper napkins and repeat.
10
Turn oven on to 350 degrees and finish the chicken in the oven to keep the skin nice and crispy and the chicken moist and juicy.
11
Once you are finished cooking your chicken, take your Add 11/2 cups of fried chicken grease to a separate large pot
12
Heat oil, stir r2 tablespoons of seasonings into oil, immediately dump chicken into oil in batches, mix well, transfer chicken to a cookie sheet and repeat with remaining chicken.
13
Serve with green beans and roasted potatoes, or pickles and white bread like at the restaurant!

891

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken tenders boneless, skinless, 1/2 cup hot sauce, 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Nashville Hot Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nashville Hot Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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