Crispy Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds chicken drumsticks
• 3 lemons halved
• 2 tablespoons bay leaves crushed, or use 12 bay leaves
• 1 cup fresh parsley chopped
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons black peppercorns
• 3/4 cup kosher salt
• 1 gallon water
• 3 cups all purpose flour divided
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder divided
• 2 tablespoons onion powder divided
• 2 teaspoons paprika divided
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper divided
• 2 cups buttermilk divided
• 1 quart canola oil