No-Fuss Fried Chicken | Lazy Cooking

Ingredients

• ***For the brine:***
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 (3-pound) whole chicken, butchered into 10 pieces
• ***For the breading:***
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• cooking spray, to taste