Sweet Tea Fried Chicken
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Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

Chicken marinated in sweet tea for incredible tenderness and subtle sweetness, then fried to crispy perfection.

60 min
6 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

30m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

565

Protein

42 g

Carbs

38 g

Fat

26 g

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Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs chicken pieces
  • 4 cups cold sweet tea
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1

Marinate chicken in sweet tea for 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

2

Drain chicken and soak in buttermilk for 30 minutes.

3

Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne.

4

Heat oil to 325°F in a large cast iron skillet or Dutch oven .

5

Dredge chicken in seasoned flour, coating well.

6

Fry chicken in batches, dark meat 14-16 minutes, white meat 12-14 minutes.

7

Drain on a wire rack over a baking sheet . Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Chef's Comfy Tip

The sweet tea makes the chicken incredibly juicy and adds a subtle Southern sweetness!

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