Crispy and Juicy Southern Fried Chicken with Buttermilk Brine

Name: Crispy and Juicy Southern Fried Chicken with Buttermilk Brine
Total time: 125 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons ground black pepper; Kosher salt; 1 cup of buttermilk; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 4 cups vegetable shortening for frying; 1 teaspoon of baking powder; 1 and a half cups all-purpose flour; 1 whole chicken (around 4 lbs), cut into 10 pieces, or about 3 1/2 lbs of mixed bone-in, skin-on parts like breasts, drumsticks, wings, and legs

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Achieve golden, crunchy fried chicken with a tangy buttermilk brine. Follow these tips for ultra-flavorful, crispy crust and tender bites.

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
Kosher salt
1 cup of buttermilk
1 large egg
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 cups vegetable shortening for frying
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 and a half cups all-purpose flour
1 whole chicken (around 4 lbs), cut into 10 pieces, or about 3 1/2 lbs of mixed bone-in, skin-on parts like breasts, drumsticks, wings, and legs