Cajun Fried Chicken

Instructions

1. 01

   Brine the chicken in buttermilk with 1.5 tbsp Bayou Heat for at least 4 hours.

2. 02

   Mix the flour with the remaining Bayou Heat and dredge each piece heavily.

3. 03

   Fry at 325°F, 12–15 minutes for dark meat and 10–12 for white.

4. 04

   Drain on a rack, never paper, and season again while hot.

Cooking tips

• — A rack keeps the bottom crust crisp; paper towels steam it soft.