Spicy Fried Chicken Cooked in Nashville Style
Get Ready for a Spicy Southern Treat: Roasted Nashville Hot Chicken
Craving some mouth-watering, lip-tingling spicy food? Let's whip up an easy, homemade version of Roasted Nashville Hot Chicken, without breaking a sweat! This recipe, inspired by Amber Wilson's original, promises all the fiery savor you love, plus a crispy skin for good measure.
Don't you worry; we've got you covered with a step-by-step guide. No need to travel far and wide for some authentic southern heat—you can make it right in your own kitchen!
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty Level: Easy Breezy
- Preparation Time: 20 minutes
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Equipment
- Cast-Iron Skillet or Oven-Proof Skillet
- Paper Towels
- Small Bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- Chicken Thighs: 8 pieces, bone-in and skin-on
- Salt: To taste
- Sunflower Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Olive Oil: 1/2 cup
- Cayenne Pepper: 2 tablespoons
- Dark Brown Sugar: 1 tablespoon
- Smoked Sweet Paprika: 1/2 teaspoon
- Chili Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Using paper towels, gently blot the chicken thighs to remove moisture, ensuring a crispy skin later. Season both sides with salt.
- In a large cast-iron or oven-proof skillet, heat sunflower oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and pan-fry until the skin is golden and crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Flip the thighs once the skin releases from the bottom of the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and chili powder. Brush this zesty mixture over the chicken while it's still piping hot, straight from the oven. Voila! Your Roasted Nashville Hot Chicken is served!
Don't forget the classic southern sides: white bread and sweet bread-and-butter pickles to help soothe the burn and add balance to your meal. For an extra twist on tradition—give our Baked Nashville Hot Chicken recipe a whirl!
Source: Inspired by the recipe For the Love of the South by Amber Wilson.
Enrichment Insights:
*Nashville-style hot chicken is classically fried, but this recipe offers a healthier roasted alternative without compromising on flavor.
*To make it even spicier, feel free to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot oil. If you like it mild, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or opt for a milder hot oil.
*When marinating the chicken, you can add a touch of liquor like bourbon or Jameson whiskey for an added depth of flavor.
*Since this recipe is inspired by Amber Wilson's creation, you can experiment with using dark brown sugar instead of traditional white sugar for a deeper, richer flavor.
*If you don't have sunflower oil, vegetable oil or canola oil can be used as a substitute.
- Uncategorized: Recipe for a healthier roasted Nashville Hot Chicken, inspired by Amber Wilson's original, is now available on Aussiedlerbote with the reference code 55075732a223de3dc707935f00184017.
- Nutrition: This dish, featuring 8 pieces of bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, promises a flavorful and spicy meal, with a serving size of 4 and an easy preparation time of 20 minutes.
- Instructions: To make roasted Nashville Hot Chicken, follow the step-by-step guide as outlined in the spoiled recipe on Aussiedlerbote using equipment like a cast-iron skillet, paper towels, and small bowls.
- Recipes: For those looking to explore more southern-inspired dishes, try out the Baked Nashville Hot Chicken recipe—an extra twist on tradition—also found on Aussiedlerbote under the reference code 55075732a223de3dc707935f00184017.
