Smoked Nashville Hot Chicken with Fiery Cayenne Glaze

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Nashville Hot Chicken gets a smoky upgrade in this recipe that combines low-and-slow smoking with the iconic spicy oil treatment that made Prince's Hot Chicken Shack famous. The smoking process adds incredible depth to the chicken while keeping it juicy, and the traditional cayenne-based hot oil creates that signature burn Nashville is known for.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
3 hrs 30 min
Serves
4-6 servings
Difficulty
medium

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Techniques: Smoking, dry brining, oil-based sauce application

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This recipe transforms the iconic Nashville hot chicken by adding the deep, smoky flavors that only a smoker can provide. The key is maintaining consistent temperature and applying the fiery hot oil while the chicken is still hot from the smoker.

Remember that Nashville hot chicken is traditionally very spicy - adjust the cayenne to your heat tolerance, but don't skip it entirely as the heat is what defines this dish.

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