Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to3 lemons, depending on size)
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 (3 1/2-pound) whole frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups olive oil (approximate amount)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (approximate amount)
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
- 6 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, for garnish
Directions
In a large casserole dish, whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt to blend. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
In a large cast iron frying pan or other heavy frying pan, add enough oil to come 1/3-inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with pepper. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour to coat completely. Shake off the excess flour and then carefully add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with the lemon wedges and parsley.
















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By coachkid1
on July 04, 2012
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I love it! We make this chicken multiple times a year. It's extremely flavorful, moist, and easy. I do have to admit I add garlic to the marinade. We have served it to guests and prepared it for our weekend family meals. This is not supposed to be a replacement of southern fried chicken. It is an lite Italian twist. For those looking to replace southern fried chicken look elsewhere. Keep up the great work Giada!
By shimmer5232000_...
Nacogdoches, TX
on May 01, 2011
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I live in the south and we love fried chicken. I also love lemon. This recipe is perfect. My family was eating it right out of the skillet. The chicken comes out moist and tender. I will make this dish time and time again !
By baklava glue
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on December 27, 2010
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Bland. Terribly bland. Even after i added additional salt, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder and italian seasoning.
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