Hot chicken (or nashville hot chicken) is a type of fried chicken that is a local specialty of nashville, tennessee, in the united states. in its typical preparation, it is a portion of breast, thigh, or wing that has been marinated in a water-based blend of seasoning, floured, fried, and finally covered in a paste or sauce that has been spiced with cayenne pepper. this method of preparation originates within african american communities in the southern united states. a richly pigmented seasoning paste gives the fried chicken its reddish hue. spice blends, preparation methods, and heat intensity vary from recipe to recipe or depending on the chef. it is served atop slices of white bread w...

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