Lemon Breaded Fried Chicken

Serves:

Ingredients:

1/4 c Fresh lemon juice
1 lb Frying chicken, quartered,
-or 3-lbs. breasts
2 ts Salt
1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 Egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 c Dry fine bread crumbs
Vegetable oil
Lemon wedges

Method:

Sprinkle lemon juice over chicken and turn until thoroughly moistened.
Let stand 1 1/2 hours, turning pieces occasionally.
Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
Sprinkle with salt; dip in flour and shake off excess.
Dip in egg; roll in bread crumbs to coat thoroughly.
In a heavy skillet, heat oil (should be 1/4-inch deep at all times during frying).
Add one-half of chicken pieces and when deep golden brown, turn and complete frying.
Test for doneness.
Remove to platter and keep warm.
Fry remaining chicken.
Serve garnished with lemon wedges.