How to Cook Southern Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

Ingredients

• 4-6 pieces of chicken (legs, thighs, or breasts) (about 1.5–2 lbs / 680–910 g total)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (15 ml) (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (5 g)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (5 g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (5 g)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (2.5 g)
• Oil for frying (vegetable oil or peanut oil, about 4 cups / 1 L, or as needed)