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florentine chicken

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients For florentine chicken

  • 2.5 lb
    chicken
  • "just a pinch" of salt
  • "just a pinch" of pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • 3/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 2
    eggs

How To Make florentine chicken

  • 1
    Cut chicken into 14 to 16 small pieces or ask butcher to do so. Wash and dry pieces thoroughly.
  • 2
    Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Add oil and lemon juice; mix well.
  • 3
    Let stand 2 to 3 hours.
  • 4
    Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • 5
    Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Coat chicken lightly with flour. Dip into beaten eggs; let excess egg drip off.
  • 6
    Pour oil 2 inches deep in a large saucepan of deep-fryer. Heat oil to 375, or until a 1-inch cube of bread turns golden brown after 1 minute.
  • 7
    Fry chicken pieces 10 to 12 minutes or until golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
  • 8
    Place chicken pieces on a warm platter, sprinkle lightly with salt. Serve immediately.

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