Lemon Ginger Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon Ginger Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons); 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned; 2 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned; 2 chicken drumsticks, skinned; 4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup); 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup peanut oil; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 lemon, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons)
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 bone-in chicken breast halves, skinned
2 bone-in chicken thighs, skinned
2 chicken drumsticks, skinned
4 1/2 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 cup)
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup peanut oil
1/4 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 lemon, thinly sliced

1
Place rind, juice, and next 5 ingredients (through drumsticks) in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning bag occasionally.
2
Sift together flour and next 3 ingredients (through red pepper). Place flour mixture in a large zip-top plastic bag. Remove chicken from marinade bag, reserving marinade.
3
Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over chicken. Add chicken, one piece at a time, to flour mixture; seal bag and shake to coat chicken.
4
Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour mixture. Reserve remaining flour mixture. Place chicken on a wire rack; place rack in a jelly-roll pan.
5
Cover and refrigerate 1 1/2 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.
6
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
7
Return chicken, one piece at a time, to flour mixture; seal bag and shake to coat chicken. Remove chicken from bag, shaking off excess flour mixture.
8
Discard remaining flour mixture.
9
Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes or until golden, turning once.
10
Arrange chicken in single layer in a shallow roasting pan. Discard remaining oil in pan. Combine broth and reserved marinade in a small bowl; pour broth mixture into pan.
11
Sprinkle chicken evenly with sugar, and top with lemon slices. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45 minutes or until golden and a thermometer registers 165u00b0.

544

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons), 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Lemon Ginger 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.

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Lemon Ginger Fried Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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