Chicken Basket Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Breading
Frying and Serving
Method
Marinating the Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for best flavor.
Breading the Chicken
- 3
Set Up Breading Station
In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian herbs in the third.
- 4
Frying the Chicken
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 6
Fry the Chicken
Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- 7