Chicken Brine:
1. In a bowl, combine brine ingredients and chicken.
2. Let chicken brine for 2 hours to overnight.
Frying:
1. Fill a heavy bottom pot half way with neutral oil and heat until 365 degrees Fahrenheit to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Dry chicken using paper towels.
3. Combine wet mix ingredients.
4. Combine dry mix ingredients.
5. Dip chicken in wet mix and then dry mix (make sure to drip some of the wet mix into the dry in order to create those crispy flakes on the chicken).
6. Fry chicken in batches of 4 for 12-14 minutes until golden brown.
7. Let chicken rest on rack and season with salt and cayenne.
Gravy:
1. Heat butter in a pot until foaming and add dry mix.
2. Cook roux for 3-5 minutes on medium heat and slowly add chicken stock.
3. Once thickened, add heavy cream, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
Serve with some rice and enjoy your Spicy Chicken Joy!
