LEMONADE FRIED CHICKEN

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This chicken is browned on the stovetop, then baked and basted with the lemonade from the pan. Adapted from Blue Plate Specials and Blue Ribbon Chefs by Jane and Michael Stern. Time does not include 2-hour marination/refrigeration. I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds interesting enough!

Provided by Sandi From CA

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup water
1 (2 -2 1/2 lb) roasting chickens, cut up
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup oil
2 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix lemonade concentrate and water in small bowl. Pour over chicken in larger bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours or longer. Drain chicken and retain liquid.
  • Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a small paper bag. Add well-drained chicken, one piece at a time. Grasp bag closed and shake to flour chicken evenly.
  • Heat oil in a 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, uncovered, about 1 hour, basting chicken with lemonade from pan every fifteen minutes. About 15 minutes before chicken is done, drain off excess juice from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 985.2, Fat 83.9, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 122.2, Sodium 737.5, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 24.4, Protein 26.1

Larry Mikell
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves fried chicken.


Pajoo.don_ musik_Vevo
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This chicken is a great way to get kids to eat their veggies. The lemonade marinade makes the chicken so flavorful that they'll forget they're eating vegetables.


Aziz Yt
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to make fried chicken that's both delicious and healthy.


Americo marcelino luis
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This chicken is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and the lemonade marinade gives it a unique flavor that everyone will love.


Mand Star
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use different types of lemonade to create different flavor profiles.


Chris Sebasky
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lemonade. It's a delicious and easy way to make fried chicken.


tonyetta kidwell
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I made this chicken for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone was asking for the recipe.


Riaz Qari
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This chicken is so good! I love the tangy flavor of the lemonade marinade. It's a great change from traditional fried chicken.


Morid Herat
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I've made this chicken several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


CRAIG Maart
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I made this chicken for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the lemonade marinade.


Shelby Boyd
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This chicken was amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it.


Addicted Boy
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I'm not usually a fan of fried chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The lemonade marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful.


namakula halima
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so juicy and tender, and the lemonade marinade gave it a wonderful flavor.


Popy Boidya
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I made this chicken for dinner last night and it was a hit! The whole family loved it.


Salisu Olatunde
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This chicken was delicious! The lemonade marinade gave it a unique and refreshing flavor that I loved. I will definitely be making this again.


Waad Shamlan
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I was skeptical about using lemonade in a fried chicken recipe, but it turned out great! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and golden brown.


Atik St
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out amazing! I loved the tangy flavor of the lemonade marinade.


Binudika Methsith0769
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I've tried many fried chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The lemonade marinade makes the chicken so moist and flavorful, and the crispy crust is to die for.


AlanPixel YT
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This lemonade fried chicken was juicy, tender, and full of flavor. The lemonade marinade gave the chicken a slightly tangy and sweet taste that was perfectly balanced by the crispy fried crust. I will definitely be making this again!