Brined Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken Thighs

Isaiah 50:4

    [4] The Lord GOD has given me

        the tongue of those who are taught,

    that I may know how to sustain with a word

        him who is weary.

    Morning by morning he awakens;

        he awakens my ear

        to hear as those who are taught.

8 boneless skinless thighs

4 hour Brine 

1 qt water 

3 pieces Parmesan rind 

2 T kosher salt 

1 T sugar

2 T peppercorns 

2 medium lemons, cut in half

3 T roasted garlic 

2-3 bay leaves

2 T extra virgin olive oil

Boil 10 minutes

Cool down and add ice to speed cooling 

Using large container add chicken pieces and pour brine over 

Brine 4 hours but no longer

Dry chicken pieces with paper towels

Dredge

2 c AP Flour

1/4 c Cornstarch 

Salt and pepper 

1/2 t Onion powder 

1/2 t Garlic powder 

Dredge chicken pieces 

Bring 2 inches deep peanut oil in a small Dutch Oven

Heat to 350 degrees

Add 3-4 pieces at a time 

Fry till an internal temp of 170 

Sprinkle lemon pepper seasoning over pieces while hot