Southern Fried Chicken | New Soul Kitchen

Instructions

1. In medium bowl combine the smoked paprika, dried rosemary, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic power, and Cajun seasoning, mix well until all ingredients are evenly mixed, and set the spice blend aside.
2. Next take a large bowl big enough to fit the brine mixture and all the chicken pieces. Add the butter milk, hot sauce, and 2 tbs of the above spice blend and mix well, place the chicken pieces into the brine and allow to marinate for at least 1 – 2 hours.
3. While chicken is marinating, take another large bowl, and add the AP flour, corn starch 3 tablespoons of the above spice blend, and mix well.
4. Take a large skillet and place over medium high heat, next add the cooking oil to the pan filling it ¾ the way to the top, while oil is heating get the chicken ready for frying.
5. Take each piece of chicken out of the brine allowing the excess liquid to drip off. Then dredge chicken into the flour mixture one piece at a time, making sure each piece it's completely coated with the flour. Shake off excess flour and lay chicken pieces onto a sheet pan.
6. Once all pieces are coated place 4 pieces into the skillet and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove chicken from the pan and lay onto another sheet pan with a rack to allow the excess oil for drip off. Repeat the process until all chicken is fried, and enjoy.