Juicy Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy, and packed with zesty flavor, this Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken is a game-changer. Marinated in a tangy buttermilk blend and coated in Papi’s Lemon Pepper Deluxe Breading, each bite delivers bold, vibrant seasoning and perfect crunch. Finished with a drizzle of whipped lemon pepper hot honey, it’s fried chicken like you’ve never had before!
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil for frying
Lemon Pepper Marinade
- 3-4 lbs bone in chicken pieces thighs legs breast and wings
- 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Papi’s Lemon Pepper Deluxe Breading
Crispy Breading
- 2 cups Papi’s Lemon Pepper Deluxe Breading
Lemon Pepper Hot Honey
- 1 cup honey
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp black pepper fresh cracked
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Lemon Pepper Marinade
- In a large bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Lemon Pepper Marinade” and mix until the chicken pieces are fully coated. Set aside to marinate at least 20 minutes of 24 hours in the fridge.
Lemon Pepper Hot Honey
- In a stand mixer or bowl add all ingredients listed under “Lemon Pepper Hot Honey.” Using the whisk attachment, whisk for 8-10 minutes until the mixture is fully incorporated and gains a smooth and light texture. Set aside.
Assemble
- Heat a large pot of vegetable oil to 330F.
- Working in batches, dredge the marinated chicken pieces in the Papi Cuisine Lemon Pepper Deluxe Breading until each is fully coated. Shake off any excess and gently place into the hot oil.
- I recommend frying like pieces together to assure a proper cook. Fry thighs for 14-18 minutes, legs for 12-15 minutes, breast and wings for 10-12 minutes.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of each piece.
- Once all pieces are cooked, drizzle with the whipped lemon pepper hot honey. Enjoy!