KFC Nashville Tenders Recipe
KFC Nashville Hot Chicken is a spicy fried dish from Nashville, Tennessee. It is typically made with chicken tenders or wings marinated in a mixture of spices and then fried until crispy. The chicken is then coated in a hot sauce with cayenne pepper, vinegar, and brown sugar.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken tenders
- For the Dry Rub:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons sweet paprika
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- For the Hot Sauce:
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
- ½ cup hot sauce
- ¼ cup pickle juice
Instructions
- Cut the chicken tenders into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken pieces in the bowl with the dry rub and toss until evenly coated.
- In a small saucepan, heat the hot sauce and pickle juice over medium heat until simmering.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add the chicken pieces in batches and fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl with the hot sauce mixture. Toss gently to coat the chicken evenly.
- Serve the hot tenders immediately with your favorite dipping sauces, such as blue cheese or ranch dressing.