Lemon Fried Chicken

Lemon Fried Chicken

Batter
Mix together in a medium size bowl:
1 egg 

½ cup milk  (can use almond milk)

1 TBSP lemon juice 

1 cup flour (can use gluten free mix)

Grated rind of 1 lemon 

In a shallow dish, combine: 

1 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs (can use gluten free) 

1 ½ tsp. garlic salt 

Cut four boneless chicken breasts into ½” cubes. Stir chicken pieces into batter. Remove chicken pieces one at a time and roll in crumbs. Deep fry in oil on medium high heat until golden brown (safe internal temperature for chicken in 165 F). Drain on paper towels. Serve with additional lemon juice if desired.

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Thanks to my Aunt Marilyn for this amazing recipe.  This was a family favorite growing up, almost always requested for birthday meals.