6 oz frozen lemonade concentrate
1 cup ; water
2 1/2 lb fryer, cut up
1/4 cup flour, unbleached
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix lemonade concentrate and water in
a small bowl. Pour over chicken in larger bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours
or longer. Drain chicken and reserve liquid. Mix together the
flour, salt, and pepper in a small paper bag. Add well drained
chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat evenly. Heat oil in
large skillet over moderate heat. Add floured chicken; cook until
evenly browned, turning pieces over carefully. Remove chicken and
arrange in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Brush chicken
with melted butter. Add reserved lemonade. Bake uncovered about 1
hour, basting chicken with lemonade from pan every 15 minutes. About
15 minutes befre chicken is done, drain off excess juice from pan.
Serve hot.
Servings: 4 servings
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