
By americastestkitchen.com
Sweet Tea–Brined Fried Chicken Thighs
Instructions
Cook:14h
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Updated at: Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:49:36 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
68
Moderate
Glycemic Load
69
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1509.3 kcal (75%)
Total Fat108.3 g (155%)
Carbs101.4 g (39%)
Sugars28.3 g (31%)
Protein33.4 g (67%)
Sodium8581.3 mg (429%)
Fiber2.9 g (10%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

6black tea bags
family-size 24 single-cup

½ cupsugar
for brining

¼ cuptable salt
for brining

1 tablespoonlemon zest
grated, plus 3 tablespoons juice, plus lemon wedges for serving

8 x 5 ouncechicken thighs
bone-in, trimmed

1 ½ cupsall-purpose flour

1 ¼ cupscornstarch

1 tablespoonpaprika

1 tablespoongranulated garlic

1 tablespoonpepper

2 teaspoonstable salt

2 teaspoonsbaking powder

¾ teaspooncayenne pepper

1 cupbuttermilk

3 quartspeanut oil
or vegetable, for frying
Instructions
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