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7Up Fried Chicken
Crispy fried chicken marinated in lemon lime soda and spices, then double-dredged and deep-fried to golden perfection.
American Updated 10/10/2019
Ingredients
Measured from the catalog payload.
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken cut into serving pieces
- 2 pieces egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup lemon lime soda
Instructions
5 cooking steps
- Combine chicken with marinade ingredients (lemon lime soda, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and ground white pepper) in a large bowl. Mix well. Marinate for at least 3 hours. Drain the remaining marinade afterwards.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Beat eggs in a bowl. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in beaten egg. Double coat by dredging in flour again. Shake off excess flour. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
- Deep fry for a total of 15 minutes. Note: if using less oil, fry one side for 10 minutes, then flip and fry the other side for 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the fryer and place over a wire rack to cool down. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve and enjoy!
Catalog details
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Main Course, Chicken breaded chicken, crispy chicken, easy fried chicken Public recipe Revision 1
Recipe notes
- Maintain oil temperature at around 350°F (175°C) for best results.
- Double coating creates an extra crispy crust.
Storage notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 375°F oven for 10–15 minutes to restore crispiness.