Rinse the chicken pieces and pat dry with paper towels. In a shallow platter, combine the buttermilk, water, and red pepper sauce. Soak the chicken pieces, turn to coat, then cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. If time allows, marinate the chicken for up to 24 hours because the buttermilk promotes tenderness. Place flour in a shallow platter. Season it by mixing in salt, pepper, oregano, garlic, paprika, and cayenne. Roll the marinated chicken pieces in the flour, a few at a time, until well coated. Then, dip chicken in the buttermilk bath again followed by another coat of seasoned flour. Allow the chicken to sit in the flour and dry out while preparing the oil, this will help the coating stay on better. The buttermilk will keep absorbing the seasoned flour, which then fries up to form a crunchy crust. Heat oil in a large electric skillet to 350 degrees F. There should be about 1-inch of fat in the pan. Carefully add the chicken pieces in a single layer, skin side down. Do not crowd the pan or the temperature will plummet; make sure the fat continues to bubble around the chicken. Fry for 5 minutes, then turn the pieces over and fry the other side 5 minutes. Turn again, frying a total of 15 minutes. The turning will produce a golden-crisp skin with even color. Remove chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Do not put hot chicken directly in a bowl or container, the air can not circulate and the steam will cause the crust to fall off. Serve immediately or cool to room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	3701.48 Kcal (15497 kJ)
Calories from fat	2721.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	302.37g	465%
Cholesterol	13.48mg	4%
Sodium	4617.68mg	192%
Potassium	1630mg	35%
Total Carbs	155.51g	52%
Sugars	6.35g	25%
Dietary Fiber	29.01g	116%
Protein	101.55g	203%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Iron	23.5mg	130%
Calcium	658.8mg	66%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	392.65 Kcal (1644 kJ)
Calories from fat	288.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	32.08g	465%
Cholesterol	1.43mg	4%
Sodium	489.84mg	192%
Potassium	172.91mg	35%
Total Carbs	16.5g	52%
Sugars	0.67g	25%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	116%
Protein	10.77g	203%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	3%
Iron	2.5mg	130%
Calcium	69.9mg	66%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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