Lemonade Fried Chicken

sounds strange I know but it is perfect for summer and picnics

• Ready In: 3 hrs 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 6  ounces  frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1  cup water
• 2 1⁄2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
• 1⁄4 cup flour, unbleached
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup  vegetable oil
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. Mix lemonade concentrate and water in a small bowl. Pour over chicken in larger bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or longer. Drain chicken and reserve liquid. Mix together the flour, salt, and pepper in a small paper bag. Add well-drained chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat evenly. Heat oil in large skillet over moderate heat. Add floured chicken; cook until evenly browned, turning pieces over carefully. Remove chicken and arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Brush chicken with melted butter; add reserved lemonade. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven uncovered about 1 hour, basting chicken with lemonade from pan every 15 minutes. About 15 minutes before chicken is done, drain off excess juice from pan. Serve hot.