Crispy lemon fried chicken

[jaydenblu]

CRISPY LEMON FRIED CHICKEN

2 broiler-fryer chickens (2 to 3 pounds each), cut up
3-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
juice of 1 medium lemon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspooon paprika
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water

Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons of salt,
lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken. Regrigerate
overnight; drain thoroughly. In a large resealable plastic bag,
combine flour, paprika, pepper and remaianing salt. Toss chicken
pieces in flour mixture; shake off excess. Heat about 1/2 in. of
oil in a large skillet. when hot, carefully add chicken and
brown lightly on all sides about 20 minutes. Reduce heat. Add
water; cover and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Uncover
and cook until chicken is cresp, about 10 minutes.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

[cpmomof2]

That sounds really good and super easy!! Thanks

[Boonie96]

I'll have to try this.  My daughter is so picky all she ever wants to eat is chicken nuggets.