Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

5 / 5 (4 reviews)

This Sweet tea fried chicken recipe is crunchy, incredibly flavorful and irresistible! Southern sweet tea becomes the perfect brine for a twist on classic fried chicken! 

By: Grandbaby Cakes (via Grandbaby Cakes)
Original Publish: May 28, 2015
Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026
Prep: 2880 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yields: 10, 10 chicken pieces

Nutrition Facts

408 kcalCalories
22 gProtein
42 gCarbs
15 gFat
Finished Sweet Tea Fried Chicken

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How to Store and Reheat
To store your sweet tea fried chicken, let it cool completely then place it in an airtight container or wrap it tightly in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, and refrigerate. To reheat, bake the chicken in a 375°F oven until it’s hot and crispy again, which should take about 15-20 minutes to get back that fresh-from-the-skillet magic.

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Nicholas Sean Allen ★ 5.0/5

You are a mad genius! I read this recipe and thought ya'll must have gone crazy. Nevertheless, my curiosity was piqued and I gave it a try. Oh my goodness they tasted amazing. I will never question your ingenuity again. Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for this and all your recipes.

Tailith Sky ★ 5.0/5

I officially luvz you! : ) All these recipes really made my day, reminds me so much of my Mum!
Do you have a recipe for BBQ pig tail and ears? I haven't had it in so long and never with an authentic recipe just my Mum cooking it until it was tender and baking it with store bought BBQ sauce : )
Love from Western Canada : D

Tia ★ 5.0/5

I made this chicken for my husband for Father's Day. He said it was the best and most flavorful chicken he had ever had! I normally bake chicken and was a little intimidated to fry it, but I'm glad I did. My 11 y.o. twins loved it as well. Definitely going to be my go to recipe!

Thank you for sharing such a magnificent recipe!

Latoya M. ★ 5.0/5

My second batch of chicken never looks great like the first one. It seems like the outside layer cooks quicker than the inside resulting in a burnt crust. Any suggestions? What skillets or pots would you recommend frying chicken in?

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