Lemon-Marinated Tuscan-Jewish Fried Chicken

Name: Lemon-Marinated Tuscan-Jewish Fried Chicken
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces (legs split into drumsticks and thighs, breast halves and wings split), backbones reserved for stock (see note); 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice from 3 lemons; 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; Vegetable, peanut, canola, or olive oil, for frying (see note); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 eggs, beaten; Lemon wedges, for serving

Total 2h

This Lemon-Marinated Tuscan-Jewish Fried Chicken is marinated in fresh lemon juice, garlic, and spices, then coated in flour and eggs before frying to golden perfection. The result is a crispy, tangy, and flavorful chicken dish that is perfect for a special dinner or any occasion. Serve with lemon wedges for extra zest.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 4)

1 whole chicken (about 4 pounds), cut into 8 pieces (legs split into drumsticks and thighs, breast halves and wings split), backbones reserved for stock (see note)

1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh juice from 3 lemons

2 medium cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning

Freshly ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Vegetable, peanut, canola, or olive oil, for frying (see note)

1 cup all-purpose flour

Lemon wedges, for serving

Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,537kcal

76%
Fat

84g

4%
Saturated Fat

23g

1%
Carbohydrates

64g

3%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

120g

6%
Cholesterol

569mg

28%
Sodium

446mg

22%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Lemon-Marinated Tuscan-Jewish Fried Chicken

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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