World Flavors Cookbook

Nashville Hot Chicken

A fiery Tennessee specialty: fried chicken coated in a spicy lard-based paste made with cayenne pepper, served on white bread with pickles.

Cuisine: United States

Ingredients

• Fried chicken pieces (use Southern Fried Chicken recipe)
• 1/2 cup frying oil (hot)
• 3 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• White bread slices
• Dill pickle chips

Instructions

1. Prepare fried chicken according to Southern Fried method.
2. In a small heat-proof bowl, whisk together hot frying oil, cayenne, sugar, and spices.
3. Carefully brush the spicy oil mixture over the hot fried chicken.
4. Place chicken on a slice of white bread to soak up the juices.
5. Top with pickles and serve hot.