Name: Superb Spicy Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 1 (one) 3 to 4 lb. chicken, cut into pieces (breasts, wings, thighs, drumstick legs); 6 – 8 medium cloves of garlic, finely minced; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour; 1-3/4 tsp. freshly cracked sea salt; 1-1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper; 1/2 tsp. cumin; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more if you really want some extra heat!); Safflower oil, enough to fill a deep, heavy frying pan at least an inch high

Ingredients

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1 (one) 3 to 4 lb. chicken, cut into pieces (breasts, wings, thighs, drumstick legs)

To Marinate Chicken:

6 – 8 medium cloves of garlic, finely minced
2 cups buttermilk
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Breading for the Chicken:

1–1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1–3/4 tsp. freshly cracked sea salt
1–1/2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (or more if you really want some extra heat!)

For Frying the Chicken:

Safflower oil, enough to fill a deep, heavy frying pan at least an inch high

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Instructions

Prepare Marinade:

Put minced garlic in a medium bowl.
Add buttermilk, cumin, salt, pepper and cayenne; whisk to blend.
Place chicken pieces in a 13×9 inch glass baking dish.
Pour buttermilk mixture all over the chicken; turning each piece over to coat completely.
Cover and chill (at least 8 hours or overnight), turning occasionally.
After the marinating period, place a rack over a baking sheet.
Remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and set on the rack to drain for 10 minutes.

Bread the Chicken:

Mix flour, salt, pepper, cumin and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
Toss the chicken pieces individually in the flour mixture, turning to coat; shaking off excess.
Once again, toss each piece (a second time) in the flour mixture; shake off any excess again.
Transfer chicken back to a clean rack over a baking sheet; allow to stand for at least 15 minutes and up to 45 minutes.

To Fry and Bake the Chicken:

Pre-heat oven to low.
Line baking sheet with paper towels.
Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet to a depth of 1 inch.
Heat the oil over a high heat of 375 degrees (or until a small cube of fresh bread sizzles instantly when added to the oil).
Add the chicken thigh and leg pieces to the skillet first.
Adjust the heat so that the temperature remains between 340 and 350 degrees (or until a small cube of bread sizzles slowly when added).
Fry chicken until golden brown and cooked through, turning chicken occasionally, about 15 minutes.
Using tongs, transfer the chicken to paper towel-lined baking sheets.
Place baking sheet with chicken in the pre-heated oven to keep warm while frying the remaining chicken.
Reheat the oil back up to 375 degrees.
Add the chicken breast and wing pieces to the skillet.
Adjust the heat so that the temperature is between 340 and 350 degrees.
Fry the chicken until cooked through and golden brown, about 10 minutes, turning occasionally with tongs.
Using tongs, transfer chicken to another prepared baking sheet and drain.
Place in the oven to stay warm until ready to serve.

Superb Spicy Fried Chicken