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Lemon-Fried Chicken

Name: Lemon-Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 porsiyon
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1,6 kg whole chicken cut into 8 pieces; 60 ml lemon juice freshly squeezed; 60 ml vegetable oil; 1 çay kaşığı salt; 0,5 çay kaşığı black pepper freshly ground; 0,5 çay kaşığı dried thyme; 0,5 su bardağı all-purpose flour; 60 ml vegetable oil

This chicken is first marinated in a bright lemon and herb mixture for a tangy, deep flavor. The pieces are then pan-fried to a crispy golden brown and finished in the oven, a method which ensures the chicken is perfectly juicy inside.

Forkin tarafından hazırlanan özgün tarif

Toplam süre: 2 sa.
Porsiyon: 4
Zorluk: Orta

Alerjen bilgisi: gluten içerebilir. Alerjiniz varsa malzeme ambalajlarını mutlaka kontrol edin.

Ön hazırlık

Malzemeler

1,6 kgwhole chicken, cut into 8 pieces

marinade

60 mllemon juice, freshly squeezed
60 mlvegetable oil
1 çay kaşığısalt
0,5 çay kaşığıblack pepper, freshly ground
0,5 çay kaşığıdried thyme

coating

0,5 su bardağıall-purpose flour

frying

60 mlvegetable oil

Ekipman

tongs · large skillet · large bowl · wire rack · baking sheet · whisk · oven

Hazırlanışı

Adım adım

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, marinade vegetable oil, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
2
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and turn to coat them thoroughly.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: Ensure every piece of chicken is well-coated for the best flavor.
3
Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour.
Yaklaşık 1 sa.
Aşçının notu: You can marinate for up to 4 hours for a more intense lemon flavor, but don't go longer as the acid can affect the texture.
4
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Yaklaşık 10 dk.
5
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and discard the remaining marinade.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
6
Place the all-purpose flour on a shallow plate and dredge each chicken piece, shaking off any excess flour.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: A light, even coating of flour is key to a crispy, non-gummy crust.
7
Heat the frying vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Yaklaşık 3 dk.
Aşçının notu: The oil is ready when a pinch of flour sizzles immediately upon hitting the pan.
8
Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil in a single layer, skin-side down. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Yaklaşık 4 dk.
Aşçının notu: Overcrowding the pan will lower the oil temperature and result in soggy, greasy chicken.
9
Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until the chicken is golden brown all over.
Yaklaşık 8 dk.
10
Transfer the browned chicken to a wire rack set on a baking sheet.
Yaklaşık 2 dk.
Aşçının notu: Using a wire rack allows air to circulate, keeping the bottom of the chicken crispy.
11
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
Yaklaşık 30 dk.
Aşçının notu: For accuracy, use a meat thermometer; the internal temperature should reach 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part.
12
Let the chicken rest on the wire rack for 5 minutes before serving.
Yaklaşık 5 dk.
Aşçının notu: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender piece of chicken.

Tazeliğini koruyun

Saklama

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yeniden ısıtma

Reheat in an oven at 175°C (350°F) until warmed through to maintain crispiness.