Nashville-Inspired Hot Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg chicken pieces
• 1 1/2 cups / 355 mL buttermilk
• 1 3/4 cups / 210 g flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1–2 tsp cayenne for finishing, to taste
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp warm cooking oil taken from a clean safe source after cooking, optional

Method

1. Marinate chicken under refrigeration, then coat in seasoned flour.
2. Cook safely in suitable frying equipment until crisp and at least 165°F / 73.9°C internally.
3. For the finishing spice, combine cayenne, brown sugar and garlic; moisten only with a small amount of safely handled warm oil if using.
4. Brush or sprinkle the spicy finish lightly over cooked chicken.
5. Serve immediately.

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