Cluck Yeah! Ultimate Buttermilk Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950 ml) Buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Black peppercorns, crushed
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
• 2-3 lbs (900-1350g) Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, breasts, wings)
• 2 cups (250g) All-purpose flour (plain flour)
• 1/2 cup (60g) Cornstarch (cornflour)
• 2 tablespoons (24g) Paprika (sweet or smoked, your preference)
• 1 tablespoon (12g) Garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon (12g) Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 large Eggs, lightly beaten
• Vegetable oil or Peanut oil, for frying (approx. 4-6 cups / 950ml-1400ml)