Ingredients

-5 lbs chicken breasts

-2 C fresh lemon juice

-2 C flour

-2 t salt

-2 t paprika

-1 t black pepper

-1/2 C corn oil

-2 T grated lemon zest

-1/4 C brown sugar

-1/2 C chicken stock

-1 t lemon extract

-2 lemons, sliced paper thin

Preparation

  1. Combine chicken breasts and lemon juice in a bowl just large enough to hold them comfortably. Cover and marinate overnight, turning occasionally
  2. The next morning, drain chicken, pat dry and place in a ziplock bag containing the flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Shake.
  3. Preheat oven to 350º
  4. Fry chicken in corn oil until well browned and crisp (about 10 minutes)
  5. Place chicken in a shallow baking dish and sprinkle with lemon zest and brown sugar
  6. Mix chicken stock and lemon extract and pour over chicken
  7. Place a thin lemon slice over each chicken breast
  8. Bake at 350º for 35-40 minutes