Smokey Chipotle Fried Chicken
INGREDIENTS
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Tabasco Brine Mixture
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Begin with 2 quarts (liters) of water
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Add:
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1/4 cup kosher salt
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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Stir until the salt and sugar is dissolved, then add:
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3 tbsp black peppercorns
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8 cloves thinly sliced garlic
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1 large onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup Tabasco sauce (add more if you like)
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After 48 hours, remove the chicken from the brine mixture. Toss it into the flour and spice dredge.|
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Flour and Spice Dredge
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1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
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1 tsp kosher salt
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1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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3 heaping tbsp smoked paprika
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2 heaping tbsp chipotle powder
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