Super crunchy outside, juicy inside — just like the famous restaurant style 

 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

 Chicken

• 1 whole chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
  OR 8–10 chicken pieces (legs, thighs, wings)

 Marinade (Buttermilk Soak – VERY IMPORTANT)

• 2 cups  buttermilk
• 1 tbsp hot sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp  garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika

 Seasoned Flour Coating

• 2 cups all-purpose  flour
• ½ cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust spice level)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano

 For Frying

• Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

 Step-by-Step Instructions