Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken Recipe

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Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken
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  1. To make the brine: Zest, then quarter the lemon. Put the lemon zest and quarters in a saucepan. Add the tea, sugar, and salt. Simmer the mixture over medium-high heat until the salt and sugar dissolve. Add 1 quart of ice water and the chicken. Brine the chicken in the refrigerator for 48 hours. Drain the chicken and blot dry.
  2. Combine 2 cups flour, the masa harina, crab boil seasoning, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the 8 eggs with the buttermilk. Put the remaining 2 cups of flour in a third bowl.
  3. Prepare a breading station by lining up the bowl of flour, then the bowl containing the egg and buttermilk mixture, and finally the bowl of seasoned crust mixture. Roll the chicken in the flour, then the egg mixture, and then the crust then put the legs and thighs in a single layer on a plate or baking sheet. Set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  4. Fill a large deep pan with enough oil to completely submerge the chicken. Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 300 degrees F. Add the chicken and cook until it is golden and the juices run clear, 15 to 25 minutes. Drain the chicken on a rack then serve.
  5. Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1122.52 Kcal (4700 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.28g 27%
Cholesterol 408.2mg 136%
Sodium 3382.06mg 141%
Potassium 8021.71mg 171%
Total Carbs 147.5g 49%
Sugars 23.62g 94%
Dietary Fiber 14.86g 59%
Protein 88.87g 178%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 6%
Iron 6.8mg 38%
Calcium 264.3mg 26%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 183.94 Kcal (770 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.83g 27%
Cholesterol 66.89mg 136%
Sodium 554.2mg 141%
Potassium 1314.48mg 171%
Total Carbs 24.17g 49%
Sugars 3.87g 94%
Dietary Fiber 2.44g 59%
Protein 14.56g 178%
Vitamin C 0.6mg 6%
Iron 1.1mg 38%
Calcium 43.3mg 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23.1
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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