COKE-BRINED FRIED CHICKEN

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Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups coke
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
5 sprigs thyme
2 cloves garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons mild hot sauce
2 chicken breasts
1 cups flour
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups peanut oil

Steps:

  • Make the brine: Combine cola, salt, thyme, garlic and hot sauce in a large metal bowl and stir until the salt has dissolved. Add the chicken thighs, cover and refrigerate 3 to 5 hours.
  • Make the seasoned flour: In a wide, shallow bowl or pan, combine the flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and cayenne.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put the peanut oil in a large heavy-bottom pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 375 degrees on a candy thermometer. While the oil heats, remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry. Dredge the thighs in the flour and shake to remove excess.
  • Working in batches of 2 or 3 at a time, carefully lower thighs into the hot oil. The oil temperature will plummet when the cold chicken goes into the pan; turn up the heat and carefully monitor the temperature. Cook for a little more than 3 minutes on one side, a little more than 3 minutes on the other, and then a final 3 minutes on the first side. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel to drain.
  • The juices should run clear when the chicken is poked with a knife. If necessary, transfer the browned chicken to a baking sheet and bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees on a instant-read thermometer. Serve hot or at room temperature with hot sauce.

Sebastien Johnson
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so crispy and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Arius Fernandez
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This is my go-to recipe for fried chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bhuvnesh Kumar
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I'm always happy with the results. The chicken is always moist and flavorful.


Steven Aldridge
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a little dry.


Al Shernalyn
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken.


Isaiah Owusu
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is crispy and flavorful.


Isa Martinez
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I'm not usually a fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Shubol Raj
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This recipe is a great way to change up your fried chicken routine. The coke brine gives the chicken a unique flavor that I really enjoyed.


MuhammadSaad zahoor
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I love this recipe! The chicken is so crispy and juicy. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Boby Islam
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This is my go-to recipe for fried chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Pro peter Abuna
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I've tried this recipe a few times and I'm always happy with the results. The chicken is always moist and flavorful.


Mariya Akter
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken didn't turn out as good as I hoped. It was a little dry.


Roberto Fernandez
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the chicken.


CoachSarfo
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The chicken is crispy and flavorful.


Joy Ansah
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always crispy and juicy, and the flavor is amazing.


Katlyn Haggard
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The flavor was perfect.


MOHAMMAD BASIT
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I'm not a big fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Mehedi Hasan Shakib
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This is the best fried chicken recipe I've ever tried. The coke brine really makes a difference. The chicken is so moist and tender.


Rubie Finden
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was crispy and juicy, and the flavor was amazing. I would definitely make this again.