Fried Chicken Masala

Ingredients

• 3 cups buttermilk
• ¼ cup kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground peppercorns
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• + 11 more ingredients
• • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 chicken (3 ½ to 4 pounds), cut into 8 serving pieces
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. To make the brine, mix the buttermilk with all of the spices in a large bowl. Transfer to a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, turn to coat, and refrigerate overnight. 2. Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a large heavy-bottomed high-sided skillet over medium-high heat until it r...

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