Lemon Chicken

My first whole chicken recipe. Can't say I ever want to quarter a chicken myself... but glad I learned how to! You can eat this chicken hot or cold.

Ingredients...

• 2 chickens (2 1/2 pounds each), cut into quarters
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup corn oil
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Chicken Stock 
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 2 lemons, sliced paper-thin

Directions...

1. Combine the chicken pieces and lemon juice in a bowl just large enough to hold them comfortably. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Drain the chicken thoroughly and pat dry. Fill a plastic bag with the flour, salt, paprika, and black pepper, and shake well to mix. Put 2 pieces of chicken into the bag at a time and shake, coating completely. Shake off any excess flour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
4. Heat the corn oil in a frying pan or cast iron Dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Fry the chicken pieces, a few at a time, until well browned and crisp. About 10 minutes per batch.
5. Arrange the browned chicken in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan. Sprinkle evenly with the lemon zest and brown sugar. Mix the chicken stock and lemon extract together and pour around the chicken pieces. Set a thin lemon slice on top of each piece of chicken. 
6. Bake the chicken until tender, 50 minutes.

6 or more portions.
Source: Silver Palate Cookbook