Crispy Lemon Fried Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 broiler/fryer chickens(about 3 pounds each), cut up or 16 pieces of chicken
- 3 1/2 teaspoons salt,divided
- Juice of 1 medium lemon
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 2 Tablespoons water
Directions
Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons of salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken. Soak in the refrigerator overnight. Drain thoroughly. In a paper bag, combine flour, paprika and pepper and remaining salt. Toss chicken pieces in flour mixture; shake off excess. Heat about 1/2 inch 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 amd cook until chicken is crisp, about 10 minutes. Yield: 6-8 servings.
