crispy lemon- aid fried chicken

How To Make crispy lemon- aid fried chicken

• 1

  Place chicken pieces in a large plastic zip bag; add 2 teaspoons salt, ½ of the lemon aid and ½ of the soda, add the chicken, seal the bag and refrigerate at least for 2 hours or overnight. Toss the chicken occasionally.
• 2

  Drain the chicken thoroughly and dry with a paper towel.
• 3

  In a zip lock plastic bag, combine the cake flour, paprika, pepper, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and seal and shake to mix thoroughly.
• 4

  Add chicken pieces; seal bag and toss to coat, several times.
• 5

  In a large skillet, heat ½ inch of oil. Add chicken; brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat and continue cooking till the chicken is done. Turn the chicken as needed.
• 6

  Remove the chicken, cover and set aside. Reserve about 2 tablespoon of the oil from the chicken, and scrape the bottom of the pan.
• 7

  Add the flour “1 teaspoon at a time “to the hot oil, and mix with a whisk till the flour has started to cook.
• 8

  Carefully add remaining lemon aid, zest & soda and once this starts to boil, turn down the heat and keep whisking, cook till this is thick and hot. Check for salt and pepper, adding as necessary.
• 9

  To serve drizzle the lemon gravy over the chicken or serve on the side.
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