Crispy lemon-fried chicken

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
2 Broiler-fryer chickens (2 to 3 lbs.
Each), cut up or 16 pieces of chicken
3½ teaspoon Salt, divided
1 medium Lemon, juice of
1 cup Flour
1 teaspoon Paprika
⅛ teaspoon Pepper
Cooking oil
2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 tsp. salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken. Soak in refrigerator overnight. Drain thoroughly. In a paper bag, combine flour, paprika, pepper and remaining salt. Toss chicken pieces in flour; shake off excess. Heat about ½" of oil in a large skillet. When hot, carefully add chicken and brown lightly on all sides, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat. Add water; cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes.

Uncover and cook until chicken is crisp, about 10 minutes.

From: "Reminisce Extra" Magazine Posted by: Debbie Carlson - Cooking Echo

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