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Nashville Hot Chicken

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A fiery and crispy chicken experience with a blend of heat and sweet, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 8–16 pieces of chicken tenders or bone-in chicken
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
  • 2 egg whites
  • Cooking oil for frying
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of salt, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, black pepper, and white pepper for at least one hour.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour and cornstarch.
  3. In another bowl, whisk egg whites and milk, adding hot sauce for flavor.
  4. Set up a cooling rack over a baking sheet and prepare a deep pot with about 2 quarts of oil heated to 350°F.
  5. Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg mixture, and coat it again in the flour.
  6. Fry chicken in batches until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.
  7. Prepare the Nashville Hot Coating with heated oil, cayenne, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and chili powder.
  8. Brush the hot coating onto the fried chicken.
  9. Let the chicken rest on the cooling rack before serving.

Notes

For the best results, marinate the chicken for longer if possible; overnight in the refrigerator yields better flavors.

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