Crispy Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Salt

Crispy Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Salt
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Crispy Chicken with Rosemary-Lemon Salt a try. One serving contains 224 calories, 26g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe serves 4. This recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up pepper, rosemary, lemon zest, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the lemon zest you could follow this main course with the Orange Marmalade Cookies with Orange Zest Icing as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and dairy free diet.

Instructions

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Watch how to make this recipe.
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Heat 1/4-inch oil in a large, high-sided skillet over medium-high heat (the oil is hot enough when a pinch of cornmeal sizzles when added to the pan).
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Add the rosemary sprig and fry for 30 seconds until crisp. Using tongs, remove the rosemary sprig and drain on paper towels.
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Remove the leaves and finely chop to yield 1 tablespoon.
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Place the rosemary, salt, and lemon zest in a small bowl.
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Mix with a fork until combined. Set aside.
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For the chicken: In a medium bowl, mix together the chicken, garlic, rosemary, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
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Add the cornmeal and toss until the chicken is coated.
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Add 1/2 the chicken to the same skillet used to cook the rosemary and fry until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
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Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
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Sprinkle with the rosemary-lemon salt and serve.
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DifficultyNormal
Ready In16 m.
Servings4
Health Score7
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