Lemon-Pepper Fried Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 lb / 1.1 kg chicken pieces
• 1 1/2 cups / 355 mL buttermilk
• 1 3/4 cups / 210 g flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp coarse black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
• High-heat frying oil, as needed

Method

1. Coat marinated chicken in flour seasoned with salt, pepper, garlic and paprika.
2. Cook in suitable frying equipment until crisp and safely cooked to 165°F / 73.9°C.
3. Mix lemon zest with a small pinch of black pepper.
4. Sprinkle zest mixture over the hot chicken just before serving.