Nashville Hot Chicken Bake Recipe

Name: Nashville Hot Chicken Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon pickle juice (from jarred dill pickle chips); 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided; 3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-in. cubes; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 4 thick white bread slices, cut into 1-in. cubes; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1/4 cup dill pickle chips, quartered

Servings: persons

1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon pickle juice (from jarred dill pickle chips)
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce, divided
3 tablespoons brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-in. cubes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 thick white bread slices, cut into 1-in. cubes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1/4 cup dill pickle chips, quartered

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F. Whisk together chicken stock, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons each of the hot sauce and brown sugar in a medium bowl; reserve. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper, and add to hot skillet. Cook, undisturbed for 3 minutes. Flip and cook and additional 2 minutes. Transfer chicken to an 8-inch square baking dish.
2
Whisk flour into drippings in skillet, and cook, whisking constantly for 1 minute. Whisk reserved chicken stock mixture into skillet; cook, whisking constantly for 2 minutes, scraping any bits from bottom of the skillet. Pour stock mixture over chicken; toss to coat.
3
Microwave 3 tablespoons of the butter in a microwavable bowl. Add bread cubes to melted butter; toss to coat. Gently place coated bread cubes evenly over chicken (careful not to push into sauce). Cover and bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake until golden, crisp and bubbly around the sides, about 15 minutes.
4
While casserole bakes, microwave remaining 1 tablespoon each hot sauce, brown sugar, and butter in a microwavable bowl in 30 second intervals until sugar is dissolved, whisking after each interval.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup chicken stock, 1 tablespoon pickle juice (from jarred dill pickle chips), 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Nashville Hot Chicken Bake 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.

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Nashville Hot Chicken Bake

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