Dave's Hot Chicken Recipe
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Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 3 Mixing bowls
- Large ladle or spoon
- Frying pot
- Tongs
- Heat-proof bowl
- Baking sheet
- Metal rack
- Large zip bag
- Microwave
Ingredients
For fried chicken
- 3 to 4 lbs. bone-in chicken
- 1 ¼ cup dill pickle juice
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- ¼ cup hot sauce
- 1 ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 quarts vegetable oil or peanut oil
- 3 tbsp. Creole Seasoning
For spicy oil
- ¾ cup reserved fry oil
- ¼ cup ground cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tbsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt
For dipping sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup chipotle sauce
- 1 tbsp. sugar
- 2 tbsp. honey
Instructions
- Warm the pickle juice in the microwave and stir the sugar until it dissolves.
- Pour the brine into a large zip bag and put the pieces of chicken inside.
- Refrigerate the chicken in the brine for at least one hour, but for the best results, brine it overnight.
- Take two bowls. Mix the hot sauce, buttermilk, and other liquid ingredients into the first dish. Mix the flour, cornstarch, and creole seasoning in the second bowl.
- Mix each bowl well.
- After draining the brine, dunk each chicken piece in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk mixture, and then put it back into the flour mixture. Coat well.
- Set your breaded chicken pieces on the metal rack and let them rest for at least 15 minutes before frying. This allows the breading to set and adhere to the chicken.
- Preheat the oven to 250° degrees F.
- Take a pot and pour enough oil until it is at least 2⁄3 full. Make sure to turn the heat from medium to medium-high.
- When the oil is hot enough (350° degrees), carefully dunk the chicken pieces in by using tongs. Fry them for 7 to 8 minutes until they turn golden brown. Repeat for all of the chicken pieces.
- Prepare a rack with a baking sheet for the fried chicken pieces.
- Place them in the oven to preserve their crisp.
- For spicy oil — Scoop ¾ cup of frying oil from the cookpot into a heat-proof bowl. Add the smoked paprika, chili powder, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, salt, and garlic powder into the bowl and stir well.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the chipotle sauce and mayonnaise. Make sure to mix thoroughly with a large ladle.
- Add a tablespoon of sugar and remix it.
- Add two tablespoons of honey. Stir for at least a minute to ensure that everything is perfectly incorporated.
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Notes
- Make sure to purchase a good brand of healthy mayonnaise, if there is no time to prepare it from scratch.
- Try to duplicate the measurements in this recipe as exactly as you can to get the same balanced flavor and taste.
- This version is medium-spicy. Adjust the cayenne pepper if you prefer adding more flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Dave's Hot Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
3007
% Daily Value*
Fat
300
g
462
%
Saturated Fat
50
g
313
%
Trans Fat
2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
161
g
Monounsaturated Fat
73
g
Cholesterol
178
mg
59
%
Sodium
1276
mg
55
%
Potassium
791
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
35
g
70
%
Vitamin A
6703
IU
134
%
Vitamin C
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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