Mamaw's Southern Buttermilk Chicken

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 2 quarts buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• 2 tablespoons crushed garlic
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• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground dried sage
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder