LEMON CHICKEN 
1 lg. garlic clove, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. salad oil
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. lemon peel, grated
Lemon slices from 1 lemon
1/3 c. onions, chopped
1 tsp. white pepper
1 1/4 tsp. whole thyme
2 chicken quarters, or breast, thighs & drumsticks (3 lb.)
Fat for frying chicken

Combine all ingredients except lemon slices, chicken and fat for frying and store overnight in refrigerator to make the sauce.

Fry chicken until golden brown in fat. Drain. Place in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish, skin side up. Pour sauce over chicken, being sure to coat each piece carefully. Cover chicken with lemon slices. Bake at 325 degrees for approximately 1 1/2 hours. Baste with sauce every 1/2 hour.

 

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