Perfect Fried Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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INGREDIENTS
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For brining the chicken:
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1 gallon water
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2 cups sugar
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1/2 cup salt
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4 bay leaves
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5 cloves garlic, smashed
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1/4 cup paprika
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1 gallon ice water
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One 3 1/2-pound chicken, back bone removed and cut into 8 pieces
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For marinating the chicken in the buttermilk batter:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups fine cornmeal
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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2 teaspoons black pepper
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2 teaspoons garlic powder
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2 teaspoons cayenne
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4 cups buttermilk
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Dash of hot sauce
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For frying the chicken:
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6 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup baking powder
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3 tablespoons black pepper
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2 tablespoons fine sea salt
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1 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon cayenne
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Peanut oil, for frying
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