Lemonade Oven Fried Chicken Recipes

LEMONY FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large re-sealable plastic bag, mix together the buttermilk, olive oil, coriander, lemon zest and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Add the chicken pieces, seal the bag and massage to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 1 day, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
• Add enough oil to a large, heavy frying pan (preferably cast iron) to come 1 inch up the sides of the pan. Heat over medium until the oil reaches 325 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer.
• Place the flour in a medium bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Working one piece at a time, remove the chicken from the marinade and dredge in the seasoned flour. Shake off the excess flour, then add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a cooling rack over a baking sheet and allow to drain.
• Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with lemon wedges.

LEMONADE OVEN FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. REFRIGERATE 1/4 CUP LEMONADE CONCENTRATE FOR BASTING. POUR REMAINING CONCENTRATE INTO A LARGE RESEALABLE PLASTIC BAG AND ADD GARLIC; ADD CHICKEN. SEAL BAG AND TURN TO COAT; REFRIGERATE FOR 4 HRS, TURNING OCCASIONALLY.
• 2. DRAIN AND DISCARD MARINADE FROM CHICKEN. IN A LARGE RESEABLE PLASTIC BAG, COMBINE THE FLOUR, SALT AND PEPPER. ADD CHICKEN A FEW PIECES AT A TIME, AND SHAKE TO COAT. IN A LARGE SKILLET, COOK CHICKEN IN OIL FOR 1 1/2 MINUTES TO 2 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE TILL GOLDEN BROWN.
• 3. PLACE CHICKEN ON A RACK IN A SHALLOW ROASTING PAN. BRUSH WITH BUTTER. BAKE UNCOVERED AT 350F FOR 50-55 MINUTES OR UNTIL JUICES RUN CLEAR, BASTING WITH RESERVED LEMONADE EVERY 15 MINUTES. SERVE WARM OR COLD.

LEMONADE FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix lemonade concentrate and water in a small bowl. Pour over chicken in larger bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or longer. Drain chicken and reserve liquid. Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a small paper bag. Add well-drained chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat evenly. Heat oil in large skillet over moderate heat. Add floured chicken; cook until evenly browned, turning pieces over carefully. Remove chicken and arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Brush chicken with melted butter; add reserved lemonade. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven uncovered about 1 hour, basting chicken with lemonade from pan every 15 minutes. About 15 minutes before chicken is done, drain off excess juice from pan. Serve hot.

CRISPY LEMON-FRIED CHICKEN

Steps:

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