Florentine Chicken (pollo Alla Fiorentina) Recipe

Ingredients

Directions

1. Cut chicken into 14 to 16 small pieces or ask butcher to do so.
2. Wash and dry pieces thoroughly.
3. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl.
4. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with parsley.
5. Add oil and lemon juice; mix well.
6. Let stand 2 to 3 hours.
7. Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
8. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
9. Coat chicken lightly with flour.
10. Dip into beaten eggs; let excess egg drip off.
11. Pour oil 2 inches deep in a large saucepan of deep-fryer.
12. Heat oil to 375F, or until a 1-inch cube of bread turns golden brown after 1 minute.
13. Fry chicken pieces 10 to 12 minutes or until golden on all sides.
14. Drain on paper towels.
15. Place chicken pieces on a warm platter, sprinkle lightly with salt.
16. Serve immediately.