Lemon Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs cut up chicken; ¼ cup lemon juice; ¾ cup cooking oil; ¼ teaspoon garlic salt; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon thyme; ¼ teaspoon marjoram; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ⅔ cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; 1 teaspoon paprika

Servings: persons

5 lbs cut up chicken
¼ cup lemon juice
¾ cup cooking oil
¼ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon thyme
¼ teaspoon marjoram
¼ teaspoon pepper
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 teaspoon paprika

1
Wash chicken, dry with paper towels and arrange in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
2
Combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the oil, garlic salt, salt, thyme, marjoram, and pepper.
3
Pour over the chicken and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
4
Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
5
Don't wipe chicken, just let the marinade drip off.
6
Combine flour, rind, and paprika.
7
Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet.
8
Roll chicken in flour mixture; shake off excess.
9
Put floured chicken pieces in the hot oil and turn to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
10
Place browned chicken pieces in a baking dish in a single layer.
11
Bake uncovered, in a preheated 350F oven for 45- 50 minutes, or until chicken is tender.

1415

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

178

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs cut up chicken, ¼ cup lemon juice, ¾ cup cooking oil, ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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.

Lemon Fried Chicken

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