Chicken in batter

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken, cut into 16 pieces
• 1 tbsp coarse salt
• 2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1/2 cup sour milk
• 3 large eggs
• Peanut oil for frying
• 2.5 cups of flour
• Special equipment: culinary thermometer

Preparation:

1. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a bowl large enough to fit all the chicken pieces, whisk together the hot sauce, buttermilk, and eggs. Add the chicken and toss to combine.
   
   Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
2. Pour peanut oil into a large cauldron to a thickness of 5 cm and heat to 180 ⁰C.
   
   Dredge the chicken pieces in flour until evenly coated. Transfer them to the hot oil, cover, and fry for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and turn them over. Cook uncovered for another 5 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 230 ⁰С.
   
   Transfer the pieces to a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Serve immediately, hot.