INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt
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1 whole fryer chicken (3 1/2 to 4 pounds), cut into 10 pieces
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2 cups buttermilk
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2 teaspoons dry mustard
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons coarse yellow cornmeal
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Safflower or canola oil, for frying
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Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for serving (optional)