Chef John s Buttermilk Fried Chicken

1 (3 1/2) pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon paprika

¼ teaspoon dried rosemary

¼ teaspoon ground thyme

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

¼ teaspoon dried sage

½ teaspoon white pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups buttermilk

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon paprika

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon white pepper

½ teaspoon onion powder

2 ½ quarts peanut oil for frying

Toss together chicken pieces, black pepper, salt, paprika, rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, white pepper, and cayenne in a large bowl to coat.

Stir in buttermilk until chicken is coated. Refrigerate for 6 hours.

Combine flour, salt, paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, white pepper, and onion powder in a large shallow dish.

Remove chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour. Shake off any excess and transfer to a plate.

Heat peanut oil in a large Dutch oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Add all the chicken to the pan and cook for 10 minutes.

Turn chicken pieces and cook for another 10-15 minutes.

Remove chicken from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack set over a paper towel lined baking sheet. Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.