Nashville hot chicken began several years ago as a regional favorite popular in the capital of Tennessee. But this spicy take on traditional southern fried chicken has since become a huge trend all over the world thanks to its harmonious spicy combination of flavors.
So, what are the two special ingredients used in the preparation of this chicken that makes it so deliciously spicy? Let’s learn about them!
Louisiana-Style Hot Sauce
Louisiana-style hot sauce is hugely popular in the United States and can be found in many brands. This hot sauce is special because it is vinegar-based, giving it a tangy taste to go along with the tabasco and cayenne peppers that are used while making it. A generous portion of hot sauce always goes into the batter used for the breading for this style of chicken.
Cayenne Pepper
While the hot sauce used to make Nashville hot chicken gives it a kick in and of itself, more cayenne pepper is generally added to give it that extra kick from hot to mouth-wateringly spicy. The ground, dried version of this popular pepper raises the spiciness quotient of the dish by a considerable amount.
