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Ad Hoc's Buttermilk Fried Chicken Makes 16 pieces For the chicken 2 2 1/2 pound chickens For the Brine 1 gallon water 1 cup kosher salt 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons honey 12 bay leaves 1/2 cup garlic gloves, skin left on, smashed 2 tablespoons black peppercorns 3 large rosemary sprigs (about 1/2 ounce) 1 large bunch thyme sprigs (about 1/2 ounce) 1 large bunch flat leaf parsley sprigs (about 2 ounces) 2 large lemons, zested and juiced For the Coating 3 cups all purpose flour 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For Frying and Serving 1 quart buttermilk 10 cups peanut oil Kosher salt Rosemary and thyme sprigs for garnishing Equipment 6 quart saute pan with splatter screen