• 3 pounds chicken whole pieces, bone in, skin on (I used breasts and drumsticks)

For the soak:

• 2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried sage
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 cups buttermilk alternatively, you can use 2 cups milk + 2 tbsp lemon juice

For the seasoned coating:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp white pepper
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

For frying:

• 4 cups oil high heat tolerant for frying