Italian Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Italian Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic, grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (3 pounds), halved crosswise; 1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds; 1 romaine heart, thinly sliced; 1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Juice of 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups peanut oil, for frying

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cloves garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
4 skin-on, bone-in chicken breasts (3 pounds), halved crosswise
1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1 tablespoon chopped fronds
1 romaine heart, thinly sliced
1 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 cups peanut oil, for frying

1
Combine the flour, half of the garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl; set aside.
2
Combine the milk, paprika, oregano, the remaining garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in another large bowl.
3
Add the chicken, turning to coat; set aside 15 minutes.
4
Toss the fennel and fronds, romaine, parsley, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
5
Heat the remaining 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil and the peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Dredge the chicken in the flour mixture; add to the skillet skin-side down.
6
Fry 8 minutes.
7
Flip; reduce the heat to medium high.
8
Fry until golden and cooked through, 8 more minutes.
9
Transfer to a rack.
10
Blot with paper towels; season with salt.
11
Serve with the salad.
12
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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Per serving: Calories 496; Fat 23 g (Saturated 5 g); Cholesterol 161 mg; Sodium 178 mg; Carbohydrate 10 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 59 g

1479

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cloves garlic, grated, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 3/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Italian Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Fried Chicken

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