Fried Chicken

Serves 4 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup coarse salt, plus more for serving - for brine
• 1/4 cup sugar - for brine
• 1 (3 1/2 pound) organic chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Canola oil, for frying

Directions:

1. For brine - boil 16 cups water, add salt and sugar; stir until dissolved. Transfer brine to a large container; let cool completely.
2. Season chicken with paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Add chicken to brine; cover and transfer to refrigerator for 24 hours.
3. Place flour in a shallow dish. Drain chicken and rinse under cold running water; dredge in flour, shaking off any excess. Add chicken to hot oil and cook until golden brown and crisp and chicken reaches 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 13 minutes.