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Hot Fried Chicken

Get ready to spice up your dinner table with this crispy, flavorful fried chicken recipe that’s got just the right amount of Southern charm and fiery kick! Tender, juicy chicken marinated in tangy buttermilk takes a golden plunge in a perfectly seasoned flour coating. But the real star? A buttery, spicy hot sauce that’ll leave your taste buds dancing with every bite. Whether you're serving it up for a family dinner or impressing friends, this dish is sure to become a finger-licking favorite. Don't forget the napkins—you'll need them!
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Course Game Day Treats
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Vegetable or Canola Oil for frying
  • 1/2 cup melted butter For Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper For Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar For Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika (smoked preferred) For Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder For Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt For Sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper For Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken in buttermilk and hot sauce for at least 2 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
  • Mix the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a large bowl for the dredging mixture.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and coat each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
  • Heat 1 inch of oil in a skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
  • Fry the chicken in batches, cooking for 10-12 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to drain excess oil.
  • For the hot sauce, combine melted butter, cayenne, brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. The recipe for this is attached.
  • Generously brush the fried chicken with the hot sauce.

Notes

For the Hot Sauce:
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked preferred)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Combine these ingredients and generously brush over fried chicken.
Keyword Chicken, Hot, Spicy