Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken
Crispy lemon-fried chicken combines tender, flavorful meat with a crunchy coating, infused with lemon and paprika—perfect for casual family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt, lemon juice, and enough water to cover chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Drain chicken thoroughly.
- In a paper bag, combine flour, paprika, pepper, and remaining salt.
- Toss chicken pieces in the flour mixture; shake off excess.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large skillet.
- When the oil is hot, carefully add chicken pieces.
- Brown chicken lightly on all sides, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
414
kcal
21% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Wheat/Gluten
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).