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Preparing to cook: Heat the oven to 450 degrees F. Lay down a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet.
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Making the batter: Whisk together the buttermilk, paprika, garlic power, and onion powder.
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Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir.
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Making the flour: Whisk together a pinch each of salt and pepper, flour mix, and smoked paprika.
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Dipping the chicken: Set a large cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat.
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As the pan is heating, line up the chicken, the bowl of batter, and the spiced flour.
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Pour the oil into the hot pan.
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Frying the chicken: When the oil has reached 375 degrees F, dip a piece of chicken in the batter.
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Shake off any excess liquid.
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Dip the chicken in the flour and coat it entirely.
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Place the chicken in the hot oil.
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Repeat with all the pieces of chicken.
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(Don't overcrowd the pan.
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You can always do this in two batches.)
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Flip the chicken pieces when the bottoms are nicely browned.
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When both sides are browned, put the chicken pieces onto the prepared baking sheet.
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Finishing the chicken: When all the chicken has been browned and laid on the baking sheet, put the baking sheet in the oven.
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Cook the chicken until the legs have reached an internal temperature of 185 degrees F and the breasts measure 155 degrees F.
