Rosemary-Scented, Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Rosemary-Scented, Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken; 4 sprigs fresh rosemary; 10 leaves fresh sage; 2 garlic cloves; fresh ground black pepper (20-30 turns pepper mill); 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 teaspoons salt; 10 ounces flour; 2 quarts peanut oil, for deep-frying; 1 -2 lemon

Servings: persons

1
Skin the chicken (optional) and cut it into small serving pieces using a heavy cleaver. Disjoint wings, thighs and drumsticks. Trim wing tips. Halve thighs and drumsticks. Seperate breasts from back and split breasts in half. Cut each half into 4-5 pieces (depending on size). Place all chicken pieces in a large bowl.
2
Prepare the marinade. Mince the rosemary, sage and garlic and add to the chicken pieces. Add the eggs, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3
Mix well, rubbing the chicken with the marinade. Let stand in the refridgerator for 4-6 hours.
4
Place flour on a tray. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour. When the chicken pieces are completely coated with flour, squeeze the chicken pieces so as to press the flour up against them. You will have a lot of flour left over.
5
Heat the peanut oil in a deep fryer. The oil will have reached the right temperature when you place a small piece of bread in the oil and it sizzles immediately upon contact. Or when a thermometer reads 350u00b0F.
6
Fry the chicken pieces in two batches. Do not overcrowd the fryer. In about 10 minutes the chicken pieces should be ready. Do not overcook the chicken or it will lose its moistness.
7
Take the chicken out of the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
8
Serve the chicken with lemon wedges.

1329

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

135

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken, 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, 10 leaves fresh sage, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Rosemary-Scented, Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Rosemary-Scented, Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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