Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS

For the marinade::

chicken parts (I use drumsticks and thighs)

1/4 cup

table salt (NOT kosher salt)

2 tbsp

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

paprika

1 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

garlic cloves, peeled

bay leaves, crumbled

1 qt

buttermilk

Tabasco sauce

For coating and frying::

4 cups

all-purpose flour

3/4 tsp

cayenne pepper

3/4 tsp

onion powder

4 cups

peanut oil for frying