Nashville-Style Hot Chicken Recipe

Name: Nashville-Style Hot Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons McCormick Chili Powder; 1 tablespoon red pepper McCormick(R), Ground; 1 tablespoon McCormick Garlic Powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 teaspoons McCormick Black Pepper Ground; 2 cups buttermilk; 4 pounds chicken parts bone-in, breasts cut in half or thirds; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; vegetable oil for frying; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup red pepper McCormick(R), Ground; 1/4 cup honey; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons McCormick Chili Powder
1 tablespoon red pepper McCormick(R), Ground
1 tablespoon McCormick Garlic Powder
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons McCormick Black Pepper Ground
2 cups buttermilk
4 pounds chicken parts bone-in, breasts cut in half or thirds
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
vegetable oil for frying
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup red pepper McCormick(R), Ground
1/4 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
For the Fried Chicken, mix chili powder, red pepper, garlic powder, salt and black pepper in small bowl. Mix buttermilk and 1 tablespoon of the spice mixture in large bowl. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
2
Mix flour, baking powder and remaining spice mixture in another large bowl until well blended. Remove chicken from buttermilk mixture. Coat in seasoned flour. Once all of the chicken has been coated, coat again in seasoned flour.
3
Pour oil into large deep skillet or deep fryer, filling no more than 1/3 full. (Oil should come halfway up to chicken.) Heat to 375u00b0F on medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches to hot oil. Fry 7 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm.
4
Meanwhile, for the Hot Sauce, mix oil, vinegar, red pepper, honey and salt in small bowl until well blended. Brush fried chicken with sauce to coat well. Serve chicken with slices of white bread and pickles, if desired.

2021

kcal

Calories

131

Fat

Carbs

148

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons McCormick Chili Powder, 1 tablespoon red pepper McCormick(R), Ground, 1 tablespoon McCormick Garlic Powder, 1 tablespoon salt, and more.

Yes, Nashville-Style 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.

Nashville-Style Hot Chicken

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