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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

Name: Sweet Tea Fried Chicken
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the brine:; 6 cups water; 8 black tea bags; 1 cup (200g) white sugar; 1/4 cup (75g) kosher salt; For the chicken:; 5 chicken legs, skin on; 5 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin on; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 tablespoon hot sauce, optional but recommended; 3 cups (420g) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (160g) cornmeal; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 3 cups vegetable oil (corn, avocado, or peanut); To finish:; Flaky sea salt, such asMaldon

Prep 45m

Cook 45m

Total 1h 30m

This sweet tea fried chicken is brined in a mixture of water, black tea, sugar, and salt for tender, flavorful meat. The chicken is then marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, coated in a blend of flour, cornmeal, and spices, and fried to a perfect, crispy golden brown. A sprinkle of flaky sea salt finishes this dish to perfection.