INGREDIENTS
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½ gallon plus 2 cups sweet tea, divided
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1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons kosher salt, divided
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1 (3- to 4-pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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½ teaspoon ground red pepper
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2 cups whole buttermilk
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2 tablespoons hot sauce
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5 cups canola oil