INGREDIENTS
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1 whole chicken, cut into 10 pieces, breasts cut in half
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Dry brine:
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2 Tbsp kosher salt
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2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Fried chicken:
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12 cups peanut oil
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1 cup buttermilk
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3 Tbsp hot sauce
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3 large eggs, beaten
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 Tbsp kosher salt
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2 tsp ground black pepper
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Spicy finishing oil:
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2 Tbsp cayenne
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1 Tbsp light brown sugar
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2 tsp kosher salt
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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Sliced white bread and dill pickle chips, for serving