RCI-MT.006.0111.001

Tangy Lemon Battered Fried Chicken

Name: Tangy Lemon Battered Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 unit each thighs (legs, and boneless breasts); 1 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tbsp black pepper; 1 tsp granulated garlic; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tbsp cayenne pepper; 1 unit Freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 unit Cornmeal as needed for dredging; 16 ounces vegetable shortening

Chicken Even more tangy than using buttermilk.

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Total45 min

Servings4

Difficultyintermediate

Ingredients

each thighs
legs, and boneless breasts
2 unit
smoked paprika
1 tbsp
salt
1 tbsp
black pepper
1 tbsp
granulated garlic
1 tsp
ground ginger
1 tsp
cayenne pepper
1 tbsp
Freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 unit
Cornmeal as needed for dredging
1 unit
vegetable shortening
16 ounces

Method

Combine seasonings.

Moisten chicken with lemon juice and coat with seasoning mixture.

Dredge chicken in cornmeal and let rest 2-3 minutes only.

Melt shortening in a large cast iron skillet; heat to 350°. WATCH CAREFULLY!

Place legs and breasts around the edges, then place thighs in the center. (more on that later)

Fry for 12 minutes, then turn and fry another 12 minutes.

Drain on a cooling or oven rack. Please don't use paper towels, they will make your chicken greasy.

Sprinkle with black pepper; serve.

Tangy Lemon Battered Fried Chicken

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