Nashville Spicy Chicken Explosion
Dive into a fiery, flavorful adventure with this explosive Nashville Spicy Chicken glaze. The perfect balance of heat and tanginess will leave your taste buds begging for more, while the crispy chicken delivers a satisfying crunch. Get ready for an explosion of flavor that will take your chicken game to a whole new level!
ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Vegetable oil, for frying
steps
- 1.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2.
In a bowl, combine the hot sauce, melted butter, and honey. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
- 3.
Pound the chicken breasts until evenly thick. This ensures even cooking.
- 4.
In a shallow dish, combine flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5.
Dip the chicken breasts into buttermilk, then coat them in the flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- 6.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- 7.
Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and brush each piece generously with the prepared spicy glaze.
- 8.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 9.
Serve hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors!