VIENNESE FRIED CHICKEN

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Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds chicken breasts and thighs, boneless and skinless
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Oil, for deep-frying
2 cups flour
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups bread crumbs or ground panko
Lemon juice
Rosemary sprigs, about 6 inches long, remove leaves from the lower half of the stem
Lemon Rosemary Butter Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
Lemon wedges
4 ounces clarified butter
1 sprig rosemary
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Preheat a deep pot of oil or a deep fryer to 365 degrees F.
Bread the chicken pieces by first dredging in flour, then dipping in eggs, and lastly, rolling in bread crumbs or panko. Deep-fry in oil until done and golden in color. Drain off excess oil. Season with salt and squeeze fresh lemon juice.
Skewer each piece in a rosemary sprig. Arrange in a serving platter, serve with Lemon Rosemary Butter Dipping Sauce, and garnish with lemon wedges.
In a small saucepan, heat the butter and rosemary just until warm. Allow to cool for a few minutes. Strain into a sauce bowl. Stir in lemon juice.