How to Make Fried Chicken Nashville Hot Spicy Delight

Ingredients

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon (15g) hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon (5g) paprika
• 1 teaspoon (5g) garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) onion powder
• 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
• ½ teaspoon (2.5g) black pepper
• ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons (45g) cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon (15g) brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15g) smoked paprika