Chicken Pieces Fried In Batter - {Pollo Fritto}

Recipe Ingredients

1		Boneless skinless chicken breast - abt 1/2 lb
		Juice of 1 lemon
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground black pepper - to taste
		Flour - as needed
1		Egg - lightly beaten
		Canola oil - for frying

Recipe Instructions

Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces. Marinate for 1 hour in the lemon juice and a little salt and pepper. Roll the pieces in flour, then in the beaten egg (prepare a soup plate of each, and the chicken pieces can all be in at the same time).

Heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy pot to 350 degrees. Deep-fry the chicken until golden, about 3 minutes. If the oil is too hot, the batter will burn before the chicken is done. If you want to make a large quantity, you may reheat the chicken in the oven.

This recipe yields 2 to 4 servings.

Each of 4 servings: 262 calories; 131 mg. sodium; 100 mg. cholesterol; 17 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 6 grams carbohydrates; 20 grams protein; 0.24 gram fiber.

Variation:

u The Tunisian "Livornese" version -- poulet en beignets -- is a chicken cut in small pieces marinated 1 hour in a mixture of 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, the juice of 1 lemon, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley, salt and pepper, then dipped in a batter made with 1/3 cup flour beaten with 1 egg and a little water -- just enough to obtain a light cream -- plus salt and pepper. Deep-fry about 3 minutes in oil heated to 350 degrees, and serve with lemon quarters.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 11-27-2002

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