INGREDIENTS
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4 -5 pounds bone in chicken pieces (drumsticks, wings, split breasts cut in half, and/or thighs, trimmed)
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Vegetable oil for frying
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2 cups buttermilk
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1 1/2 tablespoons Spice Rub (in directions)
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2 McCormick® bay leaves
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1 1/2 tablespoons McCormick® salt
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1 tablespoon McCormick® paprika
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1 tablespoon McCormick® onion powder
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1 tablespoon McCormick® garlic powder
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1 tablespoon McCormick® chili powder
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2 teaspoons McCormick® pepper
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1 teaspoon McCormick® dried crushed oregano
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1 teaspoon McCormick® dried basil
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1 teaspoon McCormick® (ground red) cayenne pepper
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/4 cup hot sauce
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3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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Remaining Spice Rub (in directions)
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2 tablespoons hot sauce
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon McCormick® (ground red) cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon Spice Rub (in directions)
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1/2 teaspoon McCormick® smoked paprika
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3/4 cup vegetable oil