Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Breasts 4.2 (26) 18 Reviews 7 Photos This is one of my recipes that I keep getting requests for. We also eat it without the sauce. I hope that you enjoy. Submitted by Drew Johnson Updated on December 12, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 7 7 7 7 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings Brine: 1 quart water ¼ cup salt ¼ cup white sugar ¼ cup hot sauce 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into strips Coating: 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper Sauce: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon white sugar ¼ teaspoon garlic powder cooking spray Directions Mix water, 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup sugar, and hot sauce together in a large bowl until sugar and salt are dissolved into the brine. Place chicken pieces in the brine and refrigerate, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Pour brine from the bowl. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a baking rack onto a baking sheet and coat rack with cooking spray. Combine flour, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper in a shallow bowl until coating is well mixed. Press chicken pieces into the coating until both sides are evenly coated; place on the prepared rack. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Spray each chicken piece with cooking spray; flip and spray the other side. Continue baking until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat until shimmering. Mix 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder together in a bowl; add to oil and cook for 30 seconds. Brush oil mixture onto cooked chicken, adding more layers for extra heat. From the Editor Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of brine ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary. I Made It Print 112 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 395 Calories 14g Fat 39g Carbs 28g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 395 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 3g 13% Cholesterol 67mg 22% Sodium 6857mg 298% Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 2g 6% Total Sugars 14g Protein 28g 56% Vitamin C 12mg 14% Calcium 33mg 3% Iron 3mg 15% Potassium 310mg 7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.