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Chicharrones de Pollo

HB-0465 · Hand-built original · Dominican

Chicharrones de Pollo — the dish itself.
Served with its “pairs well with” suggestions: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread.

These Chicharrones de Pollo are bite size chicken thigh pieces marinated in a garlic, lime and rum marinade, dredged through flour and fried to perfection. They're perfect in tacos, served with rice or even dipped in your favorite dipping sauce.

DominicanAppetizer, Dinner, Main Course2 hr 35 minServes 6283 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

Servings:6quantities adjust to match

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano, plus 1 tablespoon for the coating
  • 1/2 cup lime juice (about 4 limes)
  • 1/4 cup lime zest
  • 1/4 cup light rum
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided (1 teaspoon for the marinade, 1 teaspoon for the coating)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges, to serve
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, to garnish

Method

  1. Toss the chicken with the garlic, 2 teaspoons oregano, lime juice and zest, rum, and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  2. Drain the chicken well and pat dry. Mix the flour with the remaining 1 tablespoon oregano, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and paprika, and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly.
  3. Heat 2 in of oil to 350°F in a heavy pot.
  4. Fry the chicken in batches for 5 to 7 minutes until deep golden, crisp, and cooked through. Drain on a rack or paper towels.
  5. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lime wedges.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 20 min · Total: 155 min

Nutrition (per serving, where published)

283 kcalCalories
26.5 gProtein
22.9 gCarbs
9.7 gFat
2 gSaturates
2.3 gFibre
0.9 gSugars
861 mgSodium
110 mgCholesterol
459 mgPotassium
59 mgCalcium
3.1 mgIron
1 servingServing

Estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data

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