Lemon Fried Chicken

This has the wonderful flavour and texture of deep fried chicken without all that oil. Just brown it in a skillet and bake it in the oven. My dh gets an upset tummy when he eats anything deep fried, but this doesn't bother him.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 5  lbs  cut up chicken
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup  cooking oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon marjoram
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon  grated fresh lemon rind
• 1  teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Wash chicken, dry with paper towels and arrange in a shallow baking dish in a single layer.
2. Combine lemon juice, 1/4 cup of the oil, garlic salt, salt, thyme, marjoram, and pepper.
3. Pour over the chicken and marinate in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours.
4. Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.
5. Don't wipe chicken, just let the marinade drip off.
6. Combine flour, rind, and paprika.
7. Heat 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet.
8. Roll chicken in flour mixture; shake off excess.
9. Put floured chicken pieces in the hot oil and turn to brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.
10. Place browned chicken pieces in a baking dish in a single layer.
11. Bake uncovered, in a preheated 350F oven for 45- 50 minutes, or until chicken is tender.