Sweet Tea Brined Fried Chicken Recipe | Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1 quart very strong tea
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup kosher salt
• 8 chicken legs and 8 thighs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups masa harina
• 2 tablespoons crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 8 eggs
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil, for frying