STEP 1

Add crushed garlic, black pepper corns, bay leaves, fresh thyme, brown sugar, kosher salt.

2 cups boiling water, stir until salt and sugar is dissolved.

STEP 2

Add 2 more cups of room temperature water. Keep it aside to cool completely.

STEP 3

Score chicken, place in brine. Cover with cling film. Refrigerate for 8 to 12 hrs.

STEP 4

STEP 5

Remove chicken from the brine, put it into zip lock bag with buttermilk, refrigerate 8 hours

Mix plain flour, baking powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in bowl

STEP 6

STEP 7

Remove chicken from buttermilk, shake off excess liquids. Coat in spice mix evenly.

STEP 8

Deep fry in hot oil (do not over crowd) until golden brown on all sides

STEP 9

Arrange fried chicken on a oven proof tray. Lay fresh thyme leaves on top. Bake in pre-heated oven at 325F for 17 - 20 Mins

Ultra crispy outer, juicy inside!