Nashville Hot Chicken - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Servings: 5

Lunch

This Nashville Hot Chicken is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

Carla Hall urged us to sample Nashville's famous dish: Hot Chicken — fried chicken brushed with a spicy paste. We tried it at Hattie B's, Bolton's, and Prince's Chicken, then honed our own recipe to help you create it at home.

Ingredients

10 small chicken pieces
3/4 c. cayenne hot pepper sauce
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. sugar
2 3/4 tsp. granulated garlic
6 c. peanut oil
2 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. paprika
white bread
Pickle slices

Instructions

Place 1-gallon resealable plastic bag in large bowl. Add chicken to bag.
In another bowl, whisk 5 cups water, hot sauce, 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 teaspoons garlic, and 3 tablespoons salt until salt dissolves. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Refrigerate 5 to 8 hours.
Fit wire rack into foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. In 12-inch cast-iron skillet, heat oil on medium-high until 325 degrees F on deep-fry thermometer.
While oil heats, place flour in large dish and buttermilk in large bowl. Drain chicken. Dredge 5 pieces chicken in flour. Dredge pieces in buttermilk, letting excess drip off, then in flour again, shaking off excess. Place each piece in hot oil. Cook 12 to 18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked (165 degrees F) and deep golden brown, turning and adjusting heat to maintain oil temperature. Transfer cooked chicken to rack; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining chicken.
In bowl, combine cayenne, paprika, remaining 2 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon garlic and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Ladle 1/3 cup hot oil from skillet into bowl with spices. Stir well.
To serve, brush chicken generously with spice paste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nashville Hot Chicken good for PCOS?

Yes, this Nashville Hot Chicken recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

This recipe can be part of a structured PCOS meal plan. It makes 5 servings, making it great for meal prep. For a complete weekly plan tailored to your PCOS type, take our free 60-second quiz at pcosmealplanner.com/pcos-quiz to get a personalized 7-day meal plan.

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