Golden Crispy! How to Make Crispy Fried Chicken Pub Style

Ingredients

• 4 cups (950ml) Water
• 1/4 cup (50g) Kosher Salt
• 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
• 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns, crushed
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce (e.g., Tabasco), optional
• 6-8 pieces bone-in, skin-on Chicken (thighs, drumsticks, breasts)
• 2 cups (240g) All-Purpose Flour
• 1/2 cup (60g) Cornstarch (Cornflour in the UK)
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
• 1 tablespoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional, for a kick)
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1/4 cup (60ml) Milk
• Vegetable Oil or Peanut Oil, for frying (at least 4 cups/950ml)