Finger Lickin Good My Homemade Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) cold water
• 1/4 cup (55g) kosher salt (or 2 tablespoons table salt)
• 2 tablespoons (24g) sugar
• 1 tablespoon (8g) black peppercorns, lightly crushed
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 3-4 lbs (1.4-1.8kg) chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on: thighs, drumsticks, wings)
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup (120ml) milk or buttermilk
• 4-6 cups (950ml-1.4L) vegetable oil or peanut oil (for frying)