Halfway to Nashville Hot Chicken: Indulgent Turkey Bacon Twist
A mouthwatering twist on the classic Nashville hot chicken using turkey and bacon.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds turkey breast
- 8 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Dip turkey breast in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Arrange turkey on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cook turkey bacon in a skillet until crispy.
- Once the turkey is done, layer with crispy bacon before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be spicy, adjust cayenne to taste.
- Serve with pickles for a classic touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg