2 cups buttermilk plus 6 additional tablespoons
2 tablespoons table salt
4 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1 whole chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces, giblets discarded, wings and back reserved for stock
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
4 - 5 cups vegetable shortening or peanut oil