don't shoot me! - anybody, somewhere try new KFC?

SmokeyPitt

RRP said:

Jlash3 said:

I like some original KFC once in a while, my kids love it.  My son wanted to try the Nashville hot so we got a 12 piece.  Very disappointing, all they are doing is pouring a very greasy/oily liquid over extra crispy and adding a few pickles.  The first few bits were tasty but the oil and grease was quickly unbearable. First time I ever saw KFC chicken go in the trash can around my house because nobody ate it.

WOW! You just confirmed others' comments about greasy/oily condition. Guess I'll pass - and not gas - from greasy that new KFC!

This thread got me intrigued and I found this:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/how-nashville-hot-chicken-is-made-legend-history-princes-hattie-b.html

This is at one of the "real" places in Nashville. They use grease from the fryer in order to make a spice paste and that is what the chicken is dipped in.  It sounds good but I got a stomach cramp just looking at the pictures. 

RRP

SmokeyPitt said:

RRP said:

Jlash3 said:

I like some original KFC once in a while, my kids love it.  My son wanted to try the Nashville hot so we got a 12 piece.  Very disappointing, all they are doing is pouring a very greasy/oily liquid over extra crispy and adding a few pickles.  The first few bits were tasty but the oil and grease was quickly unbearable. First time I ever saw KFC chicken go in the trash can around my house because nobody ate it.

WOW! You just confirmed others' comments about greasy/oily condition. Guess I'll pass - and not gas - from greasy that new KFC!

This thread got me intrigued and I found this:
http://www.seriouseats.com/2015/01/how-nashville-hot-chicken-is-made-legend-history-princes-hattie-b.html

This is at one of the "real" places in Nashville. They use grease from the fryer in order to make a spice paste and that is what the chicken is dipped in.  It sounds good but I got a stomach cramp just looking at the pictures. 

I agree with your assessment, however my secret ingredient for my chili is one half of a cup of bacon fat I use to saute' my onions. I've tried less and tried more, but one half cup creates the magic.

Fred19Flintstone

Alton Brown doing a hot chicken taste test.

https://youtu.be/1xvVzoDzSAY 

Skiddymarker

Saw this recipe sometime ago - I am afraid to try it, maybe the KFC version is a good way to ease into it.....
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/nashville-style-hot-chicken-51236260

RRP

Fred19Flintstone said:

Alton Brown doing a hot chicken taste test.

https://youtu.be/1xvVzoDzSAY

Thanks for NOTHING Alton!