Ad Hoc Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients (21)

• 3-4 pounds chicken breasts
• 2 quarts neutral oil, for frying
• Brine:
• 3 lemons, halved
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 handful fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup honey
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 2/3 cup Kosher salt
• 1 gallon water
• Breading Mix:
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 quart Buttermilk