Classic Fried Chicken

Name: Classic Fried Chicken
Prep time: 3 h 9 min
Cook time: 51 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 3-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces, or 3 pounds chicken pieces; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 quart buttermilk; 2 teaspoons hot sauce; 1 bay leaf; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 sprigs thyme; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying; Vegetable shortening, for frying

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INGREDIENTS

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1 3-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces, or 3 pounds chicken pieces

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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 quart buttermilk

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2 teaspoons hot sauce

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1 bay leaf

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3 cloves garlic, smashed

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3 sprigs thyme

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3 cups all-purpose flour

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1 tablespoon baking powder

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1 tablespoon sweet paprika

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1 tablespoon onion powder

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3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying

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Vegetable shortening, for frying

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