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Nashville hot chicken tenders with pickles and bleu cheese dressing.
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Nashville Hot Sauce

If you've ever tried Nashville Hot Sauce, then you'll know what I'm talking about when I tell you it's insanely delicious! This regional hot sauce has taken America by storm thanks to KFC's Nashville Hot Chicken.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter
  • 2 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon honey optional
  • ½ teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the melted butter to a large saucepan over medium heat, along with the cayenne pepper, brown sugar, honey (optional), smoked paprika (or sweet paprika), garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  • Whisk to combine
  • .Let the sauce cook for 1 minute, whisking until all the ingredients are combined.
  • Remove the slightly thickened sauce from the heat.
  • Store leftover hot sauce in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2243IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg