Spicy and flavorful Nashville hot chicken served on homemade buttermilk biscuits

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Spicy and flavorful Nashville hot chicken served on homemade buttermilk biscuits
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 17, 2024

These Nashville hot chicken biscuits are a delicious blend of crispy, spicy fried chicken and fluffy homemade biscuits. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, this recipe brings the heat and the flavor to your table.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 8 homemade buttermilk biscuits

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, marinate chicken thighs in buttermilk for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, then back in the buttermilk, and again in the flour mixture. Repeat for all pieces.
  4. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry chicken thighs until crispy and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
  5. In a small saucepan, melt butter and hot sauce over low heat, stirring until combined.
  6. Brush hot sauce mixture over fried chicken thighs.
  7. Split buttermilk biscuits in half and place a fried chicken thigh on each biscuit. Serve hot and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • Nashville hot chicken is a popular dish from Nashville, Tennessee known for its spicy flavor.
  • The heat level of Nashville hot chicken can vary, so adjust the cayenne pepper to your taste preferences.
  • Buttermilk is a key ingredient in both the chicken marinade and biscuit dough, providing a tangy flavor and tender texture.