INGREDIENTS
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BRINE
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½ gallon buttermilk
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4 cloves garlic, crushed
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½ white onion sliced
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½ cup hot sauce ( I used Franks)
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3 Tablespoons salt (optional, but adds great flavor)
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3 lbs fresh whole chicken, cut up
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SEASONING BLEND
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1 Tablespoon sugar
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1 Tablespoon salt (can add more if desired)
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1 Tablespoon black pepper
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1 Tablespoon onion powder
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1 Tablespoon cayenne (can more if desired)
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1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning
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1 Tablespoon paprika
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1 Tablespoon garlic powder
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1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning
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1 teaspoon celery salt
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1 teaspoon smoked salt
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½ tablespoon chili powder
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3 cups self-rising flour
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Egg Mixture
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3 eggs
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¼ cup water
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½ cup hot sauce (can use more if desired)
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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Peanut oil or shortening, for frying
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Cajun seasoning, for sprinkling (if desired)