Orange-Pepper Fried Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 -2 1/2 lbs chicken pieces
4 tsp grated orange rind (2 oranges)
2/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp dry mustard
1/8 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp tabasco sauce
3/4 cup flour
2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Directions:

Place chicken in shallow dish or ziploc baggie.
Combine half of the orange rind (2 tsp.) with next 5 ingredients.
Pour over chicken and marinate 1-3 hours.
In doubled brown paper lunch sack, combine rest of ingredients including the other 2 teaspoons orange rind.
Drain chicken.
Shake one piece of chicken at a time in sack of flour mixture til very well coated.
If flour leftover, reshake any that need it.
In cast iron skillet or heavy skillet, brown chicken in hot, 1/2 deep oil, turning ocaisionally to brown evenly.
When chicken is lightly browned, about 15-20 minutes, add 1 Tbl. water and cover skillet tightly with good lid.
Cook slowly til thickest pieces are tender, about 20-30 minutes, turning ocaisionally for even browning again.
Uncover, and cook for about 5 minutes longer to re-crisp.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	745.35 Kcal (3121 kJ)
Calories from fat	397.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	44.21g	68%
Cholesterol	229.58mg	77%
Sodium	1975.21mg	82%
Potassium	658.05mg	14%
Total Carbs	33.32g	11%
Sugars	3.79g	15%
Dietary Fiber	3.65g	15%
Protein	50.12g	100%
Vitamin C	30.6mg	51%
Iron	4.6mg	26%
Calcium	121.5mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	212.97 Kcal (892 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.63g	68%
Cholesterol	65.6mg	77%
Sodium	564.38mg	82%
Potassium	188.03mg	14%
Total Carbs	9.52g	11%
Sugars	1.08g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.04g	15%
Protein	14.32g	100%
Vitamin C	8.8mg	51%
Iron	1.3mg	26%
Calcium	34.7mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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