5 lb mixed chicken pieces, Bone-In

vegetable oil, For Frying

For Buttermilk Marinade:

2 cup buttermilk

1½ tbsp spice rub

2 bay leaves

For Spice Rub:

1½ tbsp salt

1 tbsp paprika

1 tbsp onion powder

1 tbsp garlic powder

1 tbsp chili powder

2 tbsp black pepper

1 tbsp oregano, Dried

1 tbsp basil, Dried

1 tbsp cayenne pepper

For Buttermilk Egg Wash:

2 eggs

1 cup buttermilk

¼ cup hot sauce

For Breading:

3½ cup all purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

spice rub, (remaining from recipe above), (reserve 1 teaspoon for sauce)

For Nashville Hot Sauce:

2 tbsp hot sauce

2 tbsp butter, Melted

1 tbsp cayenne pepper

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp spice rub

½ tsp smoked paprika

¾ cup vegetable oil

Spice Rub:

In a small bowl, combine all spice rub ingredients.

Marinade:

In a large bowl, combine buttermilk, bay leaves, and 1½ tablespoons of the spice rub. Add chicken until well coated. Refrigerate at least 3 hours.

Hot Sauce:

In a medium bowl combine, 1 teaspoon of the spice rub, and all remaining hot sauce ingredients except for the butter.

For Breading/Egg Wash:

In a large shallow dish, combine eggs, buttermilk, and hot sauce.

In a separate shallow dish, combine flour, baking powder, and remaining spice rub in a large bowl.

Dredge chicken in flour, then buttermilk, and then flour again. Place on a baking sheet until ready to fry.

Frying:

In a large dutch oven heat 3 inches of oil to 375 degrees F. Cook 3 to 4 pieces at a time for 7 minutes per side, or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F.

Drain on paper towels.

Add butter to prepared sauce, whisk until smooth.

Cool for 2 to 3 minutes before brushing on sauce.

Sugar: 8g

:

Calcium: 248mg

Calories: 332kcal

Carbohydrates: 55g

Cholesterol: 51mg

Fat: 8g

Fiber: 3g

Iron: 4mg

Monounsaturated Fat: 3g

Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g

Potassium: 323mg

Protein: 11g

Saturated Fat: 3g

Sodium: 1915mg

Trans Fat: 1g

Vitamin A: 1325IU

Vitamin C: 11mg