Nashville-Style Hot Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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For the Brine:
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8 chicken thighs
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1 cup sliced dill pickles
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1 cup dill pickle juice
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1/2 cup water
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1 habanero pepper, stem removed
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1/4 cup kosher salt
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2 teaspoons sugar
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For the Hot Chicken:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons sweet paprika
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1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
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About 4 cups canola oil, for frying
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For the Spicy Oil:
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3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
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3 teaspoons smoked paprika
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3 teaspoons sweet paprika
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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4 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons sugar
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4 cups canola oil
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To Serve:
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6 to 8 slices white bread
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1/2 cup sliced pickles
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Toothpicks (optional)
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