Nashville Hot Chicken Recipe: Cluck Yeah! So Easy!

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 oz / 170-225g each)
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) hot sauce (e.g., Frank's RedHot)
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) black pepper
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) paprika
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.25ml) black pepper
• 1/2 cup (120ml) reserved frying oil (see instructions)
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) brown sugar, packed
• 4 cups (950ml) vegetable oil, for frying (or enough to submerge chicken)
• Optional: white bread slices for serving
• Optional: dill pickle slices for serving
• Optional: honey for drizzle if you want the heat to be less strong