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Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken Recipe

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"THIS IS my husband's favorite chicken dish. He loves it done very crispy and well browned. The steps of soaking the chicken pieces in salted lemony water and re-crisping are the secrets to this recipe."

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Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Cook: 50 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

15 50 65

Ingredients

2 broiler/fryer chickens (2 to 3 pounds each), cut up or 16 pieces of chicken
3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
2 tablespoons hot water

Directions

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Drain thoroughly. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, pepper and remaining salt. Add chicken pieces; seal bag and toss to coat.
In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in. of oil to 375°. Add chicken; brown on all sides, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat. Carefully add water; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Uncover; cook 10 minutes longer or until chicken is crisp. Yield: 6-8 servings.

Originally published as Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken in Reminisce Extra August 1993, p47

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