Buttermilk Brine Ingredients

• 2 cups buttermilk  the acidity of the buttermilk will tenderize the chicken without it becoming tough and chewy.
• 2 tbsp kosher salt  adding salt to the buttermilk is essential for seasoning the chicken. As the chicken 
• 4 total boneless skinless chicken thighs chicken thighs have more fat than chicken breasts, which will result in a juicier chicken sandwich.

Fried Chicken Sandwich Condiment Prep

Spicy Oil Ingredients and Instructions

• 1 total garlic clove
• 1 pinch kosher salt
• 2 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin

Whole Grain Mustard Aioli Ingredients

• 1 total garlic clover grated
• 1 tbsp dill pickle brine
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp whole grain mustard
• 1/4 tsp teaspoon smoked paprika

What you need in the Dry Mixture

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tbsp baking powder that slightly alkaline nature of baking powder helps break down proteins better, which equals crisper and more evenly browned results. It also releases carbon dioxide gas, creating tiny bubbles, which helps add more crunch to the chicken. Baking soda produces similar effects but it adds a metallic flavor so I wouldn’t recommend it as a substitute. 
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tbsp season salt
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Wet Mixture

• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 total egg beaten, helps bind the ingredients together, adding structure to the batter.