• Chicken - 10

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Friday, June 17, 2022 16:57:00
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    Title: Sweet Tea Fried Chicken
    Categories: Poultry, Citrus, Breads, Chilies, Dairy
    Yield: 4 servings

    8 Chicken legs and thighs

    MMMMM----------------------MARINADE (BRINE---------------------------
    1 qt Very strong brewed tea
    1 c Sugar
    1/2 c Kosher salt
    2 lg Lemons, quartered
    Zest of 1 lemon
    1 qt Ice water

    MMMMM--------------------------COATING-------------------------------
    4 c A-P flour, divided
    2 c Masa harina
    2 tb Old Bay seasoning
    1 tb Chilli spice mix
    1 ts Kosher salt
    1/4 ts Fresh ground black pepper
    4 lg Eggs
    1/2 c Buttermilk
    Oil; for frying

    In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the
    tea, sugar, 1/2 cup kosher salt, lemon quarters, and
    zest. Simmer mixture about 5 minutes, or until salt and
    sugar dissolve. Remove from heat, add the ice water,
    allow marinade to cool, then add chicken. Refrigerate
    overnight or up to 48 hours, then drain chicken and pat
    dry.

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour with the
    masa harina, Old Bay seasoning, chili powder, 1 teaspoon
    kosher salt, and pepper. In another large bowl, beat
    eggs with buttermilk. Place remaining flour in third
    bowl.

    Roll chicken in plain flour, then buttermilk mixture,
    then seasoned flour mixture. Arrange chicken pieces in a
    single layer on a plate or baking sheet. Set aside at
    room temperature 30 minutes.

    Fill a large pot halfway with oil and heat to 300
    degrees F. Working in batches, add chicken and cook 22
    to 24 minutes, or until golden and juices run clear.
    Drain chicken on wire rack and let rest at least 10
    minutes. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

    RECIPE FROM: https://www.mrfood.com

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