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Sweet Tea Glazed Fried Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Toast! All Day

Time1h

Serves4

Juicy fried chicken breast, served with cheddar cheese grits

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Ingredients

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For the Fried Chicken

4 pieces Chicken breasts

2 cups Buttermilk

1 1/2 cups 00 bread flour

1/2 cups Cornstarch

1 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

4 cups oil

For the Sweet Tea Glaze

1 cup sweet tea

1/2 cups Brown sugar

2 tbs Aged soy sauce

1 tbs Apple cider vinegar

1 tbs Cornstarch

2 tbs water

For the Cheddar Cheese Grits

1 cup Grits

4 cups water

1 cups cheddar cheese

1/2 tsp Celtic sea salt

2 tbs Butter

Method

For the Fried Chicken

1

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine the buttermilk and chicken breasts. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

2

Prepare the Coating

In a large bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

3

Heat the Oil

In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

4

Fry the Chicken

Remove the chicken from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each piece in the flour mixture, then carefully place in the hot oil. Fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.

For the Sweet Tea Glaze

5

Prepare the Glaze

In a saucepan, combine sweet tea, brown sugar, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 5 minutes.

6

Thicken the Glaze

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry. Add to the simmering glaze and stir until thickened. Remove from heat.

For the Cheddar Cheese Grits

7

Cook the Grits

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Stir in the grits and salt, reduce heat to low, and cook for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.

8

Add Cheese and Butter

Once the grits are cooked, stir in the cheddar cheese and butter until melted and creamy.

Serve

9

Plate the Dish

Serve the fried chicken on a plate, generously drizzle with sweet tea glaze, and serve with a side of cheddar cheese grits.