Extra Crunchy Fried Chicken

2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons salt
3 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3" pieces
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons buttermilk


Combine 2 cups buttermilk, salt. Add chicken, cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Whisk flour, powder and spices. Add 6 tablespoons buttermilk to flour mixture and combine to a consistency of wet sand. Place chicken in flour mixture; pat on chicken to coat. Fry in 375 degree oil for 8-10 minutes.