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Name: Crispy Lemon-fried Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 2 fryer chickens cut up; 3 1/2 teaspoons salt divided; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 cup All purpose flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons hot water; oil for deep fat frying

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INGREDIENTS

2 fryer chickens ; cut up
3 1/2 teaspoons salt ; divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup All purpose flour
1 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons hot water
oil for deep fat frying

INSTRUCTIONS

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken. Cover and refrigerate over night.

Drain thoroughly. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, pepper and remaining salt. Add chicken pieces; seal bag and toss to coat.

In a large skillet, heat 1/2 in of oil to 375. Add chicken; brown on all sides, about 20 minutes. Reduce heat. Carefully add water; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Uncover; cook 10 minutes longer or until chicken is crisp.

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Serving Size: 1 Serving (22g)
Recipe Makes: 8 Servings

Calories: 58
Calories from Fat: 2 (3%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 0.2g	0 %
	Saturated Fat 0g	0 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 0g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg		0 %
Sodium 0.6mg		0 %
Potassium 26.9mg		1 %
Total Carbohydrate 12.3g		4 %
	Dietary Fiber 0.5g	2 %
	Sugars, other 11.7g
Protein 1.7g		2 %
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Calories per serving: 58

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