1 (2 to 2-1/2 lb) frying
-chicken
Salt and freshly ground
-pepper to taste
1 tb Parsley - chopped
1/2 c Olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
3/4 c All-purpose flour
2 Eggs
Oil for frying
Cut chicken into 14 to 16 small pieces or ask butcher to do so. Wash
and dry pieces thoroughly. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley. Add oil and
lemon juice; mix well. Let stand 2 to 3 hours. Beat eggs with salt
and pepper in a medium bowl. Remove chicken from marinade and pat
dry with paper towels. Coat chicken lightly with flour. Dip into
beaten eggs; let excess egg drip off. Pour oil 2 inches deep in a
large saucepan of deep-fryer. Heat oil to 375F, or until a 1-inch
cube of bread turns golden brown after 1 minute. Fry chicken pieces
10 to 12 minutes or until golden on all sides. Drain on paper towels.
Place chicken pieces on a warm platter, sprinkle lightly with salt.
Serve immediately. Makes 4 servings.
