Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits
Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits brings fiery, cayenne-laced crunch against fluffy, buttery biscuits and cool, tangy pickles. The contrast of heat, gentle sweetness, and crisp texture makes each bite bold yet balanced—great for a weekend brunch, casual game-day spread, or a comfort-food dinner with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 13
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the chicken in a large bowl with a lid. Pour in the milk and pickle juice. Cover and chill for 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the biscuits 1 inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 13 minutes. Set aside until needed.
- 4
Put the flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Beat the eggs in a shallow dish. Dredge a piece of chicken in the flour, dip it in the eggs, then coat it in flour again. Place on a plate and repeat with the remaining chicken. Let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes.
- 5
Meanwhile, mix 1/3 cup oil, butter, cayenne pepper, paprika, and garlic powder in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves and the sauce is heated through, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- 6
Heat 4 cups oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a large cast iron skillet. Fry the chicken in batches for 4 minutes, flip, and continue cooking until golden brown, about 4 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Put the fried chicken in a large bowl. Stir the sauce in the saucepan and drizzle it over the chicken. Serve the chicken inside the biscuits, topped with pickle slices.
- Calories 775.92 kcal High 39%
- Protein 37.9 g Good Source 76%
- Carbohydrate 86.84 g 32%
- Total Fat 28.46 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 9.38 g High 47%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 144.72 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1285.39 mg High 56%
- Dietary Fiber 4.27 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 5.96 g --
- Added Sugars 3.08 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 87.14 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 5.17 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 158.34 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 31.04 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.66 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Nashville Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits is made with 14 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Biscuit Dough, Brown Sugar, Butter, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 775.92 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are Biscuit Dough, Brown Sugar, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Tenderloin. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 775.92 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits healthy?
- Nashville-Style Hot Chicken on Buttermilk Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 775.92 calories and 37.9 g of protein, or 76% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1285.39 mg (56% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.38 g (47% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.08 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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