Servings = 4 Prep time = 15 minutes Cooking time = 20 minutes Calories = 1800 kcal
– Chicken thighs and breasts – 1 cup of buttermilk – 2 cups of all-purpose flour – 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika – 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper – 1 tablespoon of garlic powder – Salt and black pepper to taste – 1 cup of hot oil – 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper powder – 1 tablespoon of brown sugar – 1 teaspoon of paprika – 1 teaspoon of chili powder – Brioche buns – Pickles – Coleslaw
1. – Marinate the chicken in buttermilk for at least 2 hours.
2 – In a mixing bowl, combine flour, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
3 – Coat each piece of chicken in the seasoned flour mixture and let it rest.
4 – Heat the oil in a deep fryer or air fryer.
5 – Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy.
6 – In a saucepan, combine all the hot chicken sauce ingredients and cook until the mixture thickens.
7 – Dip the fried chicken into the hot sauce for that signature Nashville-style heat.
– Calories: Around 400-450 kcal per piece – Protein: Around 20-25g per piece – Carbohydrates: Around 20-30g per piece (mainly from flour) – Fat: Around 20-25g per piece (varies depending on frying method)