It really does.I haven't used the brine method before.Will have to try that.What I would say Drew normally i ent picky but it has to be kellogs cornflakes.As it takes a lot for it to get soggy.I have used supermarket alternatives and it has not come out the same.If you didnt want to cook my version, you could have gone to the other place KFC.Oh but they ran out of chicken.Only in the UK.The biggest crises since Brexit.😂😂😂😂