Best Nashville Hot Chicken Legs Recipes

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NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN



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This fried chicken sandwich is spicy, hot, and just a little bit sweet.

Provided by Irvin Lin

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Sandwich

Time 44m

Number Of Ingredients 27

4 cups (560 grams) all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
For the wet mixture
2 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup hot sauce, like Tabasco or Frank's
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon kosher salt
For the fried chicken
10 boneless, skinless large chicken thighs (or 3 chicken breasts, see note above)
Oil for frying, like peanut or rice bran oil
For the spicy paste
1/2 cup used frying oil
1/4 cup butter
2 to 6 tablespoons cayenne pepper, depending on your heat preference
1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar, depending on your sweetness preference
1 teaspoon chili powder blend
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
To serve
10 burger buns
Dill pickle slices, or bread and butter if you prefer

Steps:

  • Let oil cool: When all the chicken is finished, let the oil cool down for 5 to 10 minutes. You will need some of it to make the spicy paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 206 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 954 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 44 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network

Time P1DT1h

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 3 cups buttermilk
1 chicken cut into 8 pieces
Peanut oil, for frying
2 to 3 cups store-bought seasoned flour
3 cups canola oil
3 cups bacon fat, strained and melted
1 cup 40K cayenne powder
1 cup 90K cayenne powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pickle juice
3 tablespoons paprika
3 tablespoons garlic powder
3 tablespoons chili powder

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Pour enough buttermilk over the chicken pieces to cover them and place in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
  • Preheat a Dutch oven filled three-quarters of the way with peanut oil to 275 degrees F.
  • Drain chicken in a colander, then coat chicken in enough seasoned flour to coat.
  • Gently drop chicken into oil and cook until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, roughly 18 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the sauce: Meanwhile, combine the canola oil, bacon fat, cayenne powders, sugar, pickle juice, paprika, garlic powder and chili powder together in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Gently pour 1 cup of the mixture over fried chicken and toss in a bowl, making sure to completely coat chicken (watch your eyes, this stuff is no joke!). (Save remaining sauce for another use.)
  • Remove from bowl and enjoy!

CHEF JOHN'S NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN



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If you've never had Nashville Hot Chicken, we're talking about an ultra-crispy fried chicken doused with a cayenne-infused glaze, and by 'glaze' I mean melted butter and lard. For the record, I've never been to Nashville, so I can't tell you how authentic this is, but it works for me, and is fairly easy to pull off.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Fried Chicken Recipes

Time 10h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup pickle brine
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 large egg
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine table salt
¼ cup butter
¼ cup lard
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Toss chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon kosher salt. Transfer chicken to a bowl; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Whisk buttermilk, pickle brine, hot sauce, and egg together in a mixing bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and stir to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover and let chicken marinate in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours.
  • Mix flour and salt together in a shallow flat dish. Remove chicken from marinade and blot with paper towels. Reserve marinade. Toss chicken in flour until thoroughly coated. Return chicken to marinade, coating all sides; remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip back into the bowl. Coat the chicken once again in flour mixture. Place on a rack. Repeat with all chicken pieces. Allow to sit out about 15 minutes to allow coating to dry out a bit.
  • Place butter and lard in a large pot. Add cayenne pepper, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until fats melt. Remove from heat; keep sauce warm.
  • Fill cast iron skillet about 1/3 of the way with vegetable oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F over medium-high heat. Carefully place chicken into hot oil, skin side down. Maintain an oil temperature of 325 degrees F, adjusting heat as need. Fry until instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken to a rack to drain. Brush with the sauce on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1114.9 calories, Carbohydrate 74.5 g, Cholesterol 258.2 mg, Fat 66 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 53.9 g, SaturatedFat 22.8 g, Sodium 3754.8 mg, Sugar 7 g

AIR-FRYER NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN



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I live in Tennessee and absolutely love our state's famous Nashville hot chicken. To make cooking it easier, I thought I'd try air-frying. I'm so glad I did-this Nashville hot chicken recipe is almost better than the original. -April Lane, Greeneville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons dill pickle juice, divided
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
Cooking spray
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Dill pickle slices

Steps:

  • In a bowl or shallow dish, combine 1 tablespoon pickle juice, 1 tablespoon hot sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour. Drain, discarding any marinade., Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, and the remaining 1 tablespoon pickle juice and 1 tablespoon hot sauce. Dip chicken in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then again in flour mixture., In batches, arrange chicken in a single layer on well-greased tray in air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 5-6 minutes longer., Whisk together oil, cayenne pepper, brown sugar and seasonings; pour over hot chicken and toss to coat. Serve with pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 39g protein.

HOT CHICKEN LEGS



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A quick and easy way to make an excellent and inexpensive dinner.

Provided by andreakrieger

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Baked and Roasted

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons minced garlic
salt and ground black pepper to taste
12 chicken legs, thawed
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 (12 ounce) bottle hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot)
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a jelly roll pan with aluminum foil and place a wire baking rack on top.
  • Fill a large pot with water. Add minced garlic, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Add chicken legs; cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Arrange chicken legs on the wire rack. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip and continue baking until juices run clear, about 20 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken legs to a slow cooker. Cover with hot pepper sauce and melted butter.
  • Cook on Low until flavors combine, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 246.4 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 58.8 g, SaturatedFat 18.1 g, Sodium 1810.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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