This is fried chicken done right. Crispy, tender, and absolutely bursting with flavor, this Lemonade Fried Chicken from chef Chris Scott's cookbook "Homage" features a brilliant brine that uses the sweet-tart-spicy magic of fresh lemon juice, Louisiana-style hot sauce, and warm spices. The result is fried chicken that's tender on the inside, crispy on the outside, and incredibly flavorful in every bite.
This recipe requires some hands-off time for the brine to work its magic, but once that's done, you're frying up some of the best fried chicken you'll ever taste. It's worth the wait.
Why This Lemonade Fried Chicken Is Special
The genius of this recipe lies in the brine. Fresh lemon juice and hot sauce create a sweet-tart-spicy base that tenderizes the chicken while infusing it with incredible flavor. Garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt build layers of savory depth. A second soak in buttermilk and more hot sauce adds another dimension of flavor. By the time you dredge and fry, you've got chicken that's already perfectly seasoned and tender, creating a crispy golden exterior that gives way to juicy, flavorful meat.
This fried chicken is:
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Crispy on the outside, tender inside
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Packed with bold, complex flavors
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Worth the time investment
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Perfect for special dinners or celebrations
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A showstopper that tastes restaurant-quality
Ingredients
For the Brine:
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8 cups cold water
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1 cup fresh lemon juice (from about 6 lemons)
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1½ cups Louisiana-style hot sauce (such as Frank's Red Hot or Crystal), divided
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½ cup garlic powder
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½ cup onion powder
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½ cup kosher salt
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¼ cup ground cumin
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 chicken drumsticks
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