Tangy Lemon Battered Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 7 gBell pepper
• 18 gSalt
• 7 gPepper
• 3 gGarlic
• 2 gGinger
• 6 gCayenne pepper
• 880 gChicken
• 30 mlLemon juice
• 100 gCornmeal
• 454 gLard

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare spice mix

   • Combine smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, granulated garlic, ground ginger and cayenne in a bowl.
   • Set aside.
2. 2

   Prepare chicken

   • Moisten the chicken pieces lightly with freshly squeezed lemon juice so the surface is damp but not dripping.
   • Rub the spice mix all over the chicken pieces.
3. 3

   Coating

   • Dredge the seasoned chicken in cornmeal, press lightly, and let rest 2–3 minutes for the coating to adhere.
4. 4

   Frying

   • Melt the shortening in a large cast-iron skillet and heat to about 175 °C (350 °F).
   • Arrange drumsticks and breasts around the edge of the skillet and thighs in the center so pieces fit evenly.
   • Fry 12 minutes on one side, flip and fry another 12 minutes until golden and the internal temperature reaches at least 74 °C.
   • Drain on a cooling or oven rack (do not use paper towels).
5. 5

   Serve

   • Sprinkle with black pepper and serve immediately.
   • Suggested sides: salad or mashed potatoes.