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The Best-Ever Fried Chicken

When you thought there was no better way to make Fried Chicken, here's a crunchy recipe that will make you levitate.

Ingredients

The Best-Ever Fried Chicken

  • 10 chicken thighs/drumsticks
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Hot sauce, to serve
  • Slaw, to serve

Brine

  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Buttermilk Marinade

  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons mustard powder
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Dredge

  • 3 cups flour
  • 5 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup dried polenta
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder

Steps

  1. Add the chicken pieces to the brine and leave covered in the fridge for 12 hours.
  2. Transfer chicken to the buttermilk mixture and marinate for 4 to 6 hours.

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