Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken

Name: Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken
Ingredients: 2 broiler-fryer chickens (2 to 3 lb. each), cut up or 16 pieces chicken; 3 1/2 tsp. salt, divided; juice if 1 medium lemon; 1 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/8 tsp. pepper; cooking oil; 2 Tbsp. water

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 broiler-fryer chickens (2 to 3 lb. each), cut up or 16 pieces chicken
3 1/2 tsp. salt, divided
juice if 1 medium lemon
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. paprika
1/8 tsp. pepper
cooking oil
2 Tbsp. water

Directions

1

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken.
2

Soak in refrigerator overnight.
3

Drain thoroughly.
4

In a paper bag combine flour, paprika, pepper and remaining salt.
5

Toss chicken pieces in flour mixture; shake off excess.
6

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in large skillet.
7

When hot, carefully add chicken and brown lightly on all sides, about 20 minutes.