3lbschicken pieces,a mixture of thighs and drumsticks
Sea saltto taste
4tablespoonslemon juice
4tablespoonslight soy sauce
1 ½cups7-up
1cupall-purpose flour
Vegetable oilfor frying
Instructions
Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt.
In a plastic resealable bag, combine the lemon juice, soy sauce and 7-up. Add chicken pieces, seal the bag and toss to combine. Marinade in the fridge overnight.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Set a rack over a baking sheet.
Drain chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
Spread flour on a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour, then fry, in batches, in hot oil for about 2 minutes on each side or until coating is a light golden brown.
Transfer the chicken to the rack and bake for about 30 to 40 minutes or until crispy and the juices run clear when the chicken is pierced.