Guy Fieri-Inspired Nashville Hot Chicken Thighs
A recipe from the Celebrity Diets collection.
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Nutrition (per serving)
580Calories
58 gProtein
22 gCarbs
34 gFat
8 gSugar
1100 mgSalt
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 2 tbsp each Cayenne pepper + smoked paprika + garlic powder
- 3 tbsp Brown sugar
- ½ cup Hot sauce (e.g., Frank's)
- ¼ cup Butter (melted)
- 2 cups Buttermilk (for brine)
Method
- Brine thighs in buttermilk + 1 tbsp salt 4–12 hours.
- Mix spices, brown sugar into rub. Coat brined chicken.
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) or deep-fry at 175°C (350°F).
- Bake 35–45 min or fry 12–15 min until internal 75°C and crispy.
- Mix hot sauce + melted butter. Brush generously over hot chicken.
- Rest 5 min. Serve with white bread, pickles — fiery, over-the-top like Guy Fieri.
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