Best Lemon Fried Chicken Pollo Fritto Recipes

Pollo Frito image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (2 to3 lemons, depending on size)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (3 1/2-pound) whole frying chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups olive oil (approximate amount)
1 cup all-purpose flour (approximate amount)
Lemon wedges, for garnish
6 sprigs fresh Italian parsley, for garnish

Steps:

In a large casserole dish, whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt to blend. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
In a large cast iron frying pan or other heavy frying pan, add enough oil to come 1/3-inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with pepper. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour to coat completely. Shake off the excess flour and then carefully add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with the lemon wedges and parsley.

Lemon Fried Chicken image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds boneless chicken legs
Juice of 4 lemons
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Pinch kosher salt
One 14-gram packet dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
Extra-virgin olive oil, for frying

Steps:

Cut the chicken into small 2-bite pieces and place in a bowl. Pour the lemon juice over the chicken to cover, and let marinate.
Combine the flour, salt and yeast together for the tempura batter. Slowly mix in 2 cups cold water until you have a beautiful thick batter. Cover with a damp tea towel and let rise, 45 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Stir into the tempura batter until the chicken is fully coated.
Heat olive oil in a medium pan until hot. Fry the chicken in batches until beautifully golden on both sides, 2 to 3 minutes.

Rao's Famous Lemon Chicken (Pollo al Limone) image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Two 2 1/2- to 3-pound broiling chickens, halved
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Lemon Sauce (recipe follows)
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

To attain maximum heat, preheat broiler for at least 15 minutes before using.
Broil chicken halves, turning once, for about 30 minutes or until skin is golden-brown and juices run clear when bird is pierced with a fork.
Remove chicken from broiler, leaving broiler on. Using a very sharp knife, cut each half into about 6 pieces (leg, thigh, wing, 3 small breast pieces).
Place chicken on a baking sheet with sides, of a size that can fit into the broiler. Pour Lemon Sauce over the chicken and toss to coat well. If necessary, divide sauce in half and do this in two batches.
Return to broiler and broil for 3 minutes. Turn each piece and broil for an additional minute.
Remove from broiler and portion each chicken into each of 6 warm serving plates.
Pour sauce into a heavy saucepan. Stir in parsley and place over high heat for 1 minute. Pour an equal amount of sauce over each chicken and serve with lots of crusty bread to absorb the sauce.
Whisk together juice, oil, vinegar, garlic, oregano, and salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Whisk or shake vigorously before using.