Welcome, chicken lovers. You must be here because you love Dave’s hot chicken, right? You can not always visit the restaurant to try their spicy, succulent, and sizzling hot chicken. What if I tell you you can make a restaurant like Dave’s hot chicken at home? Today, we will share the recipe for irresistible Daves’s hot chicken. I have always wondered why this mouthwatering goodness is so famous. Its fiery flavor and juicy tenderness are the reason behind its popularity. So, let’s try making these in our kitchen and satisfy hot chicken cravings anytime.
Ingredients You Need
For all those who love Dave’s hot chicken, this blog will change your life. After trying our recipe, you can have this magical feast at home. You can make it for yourself or your loved ones anytime you want. We will share everything you will need to make this irresistible recipe. Bonus! You can spice it up to the level you like. So, those who want a little spicy food will love it. Here’s what you need to make Dave’s hot chicken at home.
- 2 lbs chicken tenders (about 16 tenders)
- pickle juice to brine
- 2 to 6 tablespoons of cayenne powder to your spice level
- One tablespoon of dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Two teaspoons paprika
- 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
- One teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- hot sauce to taste
- sprinkle of salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Four tablespoons cornstarch
- One tablespoon of chili powder
- Two teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- vegetable oil for frying
I like to add my touch to the recipe. For some extra fun, take toast, pickles, and American cheese. These are optional. If you like these ingredients, you can add them to the recipe. These make the chicken taste pop. Also, if you like less spicy food, be generous with cayenne powder and hot sauce.
Also read is Dave’s hot chicken halal.
Follow the Steps
Once you have all the ingredients ready, start making the chicken. To make it restaurant-style, ensure that you follow each step carefully. The right cuts, balanced ingredients, and perfect frying time are the keys to making scrumptious Dave’s hot chicken.
- Before you start, you must brine the chicken tenders in pickle juice. It gives them flavor richness and juiciness that you only find in Dave’s hot chicken. For tenderness, you can mix pickle juice and buttermilk to the brine. Keep the chicken tenders in it for an hour.
- Prepare spices for your chicken. Add cayenne pepper powder, brown sugar, salt, paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl.
- You will need buttermilk, hot sauce, and salt for the wet mixture. Whisk to mix and set it aside.
- Add all-purpose flour, cornstarch, chili powder, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in another bowl. Whisk them together and set them aside.
- After an hour, take the chicken out of the brine. Pat dry the chicken pieces so the breading adheres better to them. Now, coat the chicken well with the flour and dry ingredients. Then, dip the same piece of chicken in the wet ingredients. Coat the chicken again one last time with the dry ingredients. Repeat the same process for all chicken pieces. Let it rest for fifteen minutes.
- Meanwhile, take a pan and heat the oil to 350°F. Once the oil is hot, drop the chicken pieces into it for frying.
- Wait till the pieces are deep golden brown from both sides. Take them out in a wire tray rack to remove excess oil. You can also use a paper towel for this purpose. Grab whatever you have at home.
- For seasoning, take out one and a half cups of frying oil. Add this to the spice mixture you made in the beginning. Mix them well. Dip the chicken pieces into it and coat them evenly.
- That’s all. Your restaurant-style Dave’s hot chicken is ready. Serve them hot and enjoy the compliments from your guests.
Hot Chicken Special Side Sauce
This sauce will make your chicken even more tastier. You will need a few ingredients to make this delicious, irresistible sauce. You can serve this with hot chicken pieces for extra flavor. Here’s what you need for this sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- One tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- Three tablespoons ketchup
- Two teaspoons of chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- One teaspoon of honey, more to taste
- hot sauce to taste
I served french fries with it, too. Trust me, all these items complement the hot chicken so well. Your guests won’t resist licking their fingers. This is how good this sauce is. So, when are you making this?
The Bottom Line
I don’t think there would be someone who didn’t like Dave’s hot chicken. For those who love having hot chicken and crave more, our recipe is for you. You can try our recipe and make the same chicken pieces at home. Our secret recipe is for all chicken lovers. Every bite will give you a spice burst and flavor richness. You won’t know until you try it. So, what are you waiting for? You must have all the ingredients at home. Get them to your workstation and try amazing Dave’s hot chicken at home. I am sure you will love it.