Ingredients:
6 quartered chicken leg
1-1/2 cups of cornstarch
2 teaspoons allspice
Salt to taste
Black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
Frying oil
Brine
1/2 gallon of water
1/4 cup of kosher salt
1/3 cup sugar
Brine Method:
Combine 1/2 gallon of water, salt, and sugar. Mix the solution until salt and sugar dissolve. Completely submerge chicken in the mixed solution, cover and store in the refrigerator for 5 hours to overnight.
Remove chicken from brine, rinse well under cold water, pat dry and set aside.
In a small bowel combine allspice, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, mix well to combine.
Rub this mixture onto chicken making sure to coat thorougly.
Put cornstarch in a shallow dish, dredge the seasoned chicken with cornstarch, coat completely.
Cover and place chicken in fridge for 15-20 minutes.Fried chicken using a cast iron skillet or a deep fryer until internal temp reaches 165 fahrenheit.
Garnish with cilantro or any desired herb.
