date:Oct 25, 2018
espoon cayenne
Peanut oil, for frying
Directions
For brining the chicken
The day before frying the chicken, prepare the brine. Using a large stock pot, heat 1 gallon of water to a boil and add in the sugar, salt, bay leaves, garlic, and paprika. Simmer for 5 minutes then remove from heat. Add in the ice water and cool down to 40 degrees. Add the chicken pieces and brine overnight.
For marinating the chicken in the buttermilk batter
Remove the chicken from the brine and pat completely dry usin