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Lemony Fried Chicken

Chicken that's marinated in spices and lemon, then fried to crispy-crunchy perfection. 

Lemony Fried Chicken

Servings

20

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Calories

0

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds (toasted and cracked)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest (2 lemons)
  • Kosher salt
  • One 3 1/2-pound chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
  • 2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free flour (such as Cup4Cup)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Instructions

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Giada's Holiday Handbook. Episode: Chicken and Pie Party.
  2. Special equipment: a deep-frying thermometer
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
20
per serving
Calories
0
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
8 grams
Protein
11 grams
Fat
34 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholestrol
41 milligrams
Sodium
283 milligrams
Fiber
1 grams
Sugar
1 grams
dairy free
gluten free
nut free

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