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Fit pot with thermometer and heat oil over medium-high until thermometer registers 350°. Pour oil into a large pot to come halfway up sides. Place chicken on 2 wire racks set inside rimmed baking sheets. Transfer chicken to bowl with seasoned flour and coat, packing all around chicken and firmly into cracks and crevices shake off excess. Working with 1 piece at a time, dredge chicken in plain flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Remove chicken pieces from brine and pat dry discard brine. Whisk eggs and buttermilk in a third shallow bowl to combine. salt, and remaining 4 cups flour in another shallow bowl to combine. Whisk cornstarch, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, fennel, 1 Tbsp. Cover pot with plastic wrap and chill chicken at least 8 hours and up to 1 day. Remove pan from heat and add 8 cups ice water, then chicken pieces. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. Add salt, brown sugar, peppercorns, bay leaves, and 2 cups water. Toast mustard, cumin, and fennel seeds in a large pot over medium-low heat, tossing often, until fragrant and mustard seeds are starting to pop, about 1 minute.
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