Crispy Lemon-Fried Chicken
["2 broiler-fryer chickens (2 to 3 lb. each), cut up or 16 pieces chicken", "3 1/2 tsp. salt, divided", "juice if 1 medium lemon", "1 c. all-purpose flour", "1 tsp. paprika", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "cooking oil", "2 Tbsp. water"]
["Place chicken pieces in a large bowl; add 3 teaspoons salt, lemon juice and enough water to cover chicken.", "Soak in refrigerator overnight.", "Drain thoroughly.", "In a paper bag combine flour, paprika, pepper and remaining salt.", "Toss chicken pieces in flour mixture; shake off excess.", "Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in large skillet.", "When hot, carefully add chicken and brown lightly on all sides, about 20 minutes."]
["broiler-fryer chickens", "salt", "lemon", "flour", "paprika", "pepper", "cooking oil", "water"]