Fried chicken chunks chicharrones de pollo dominican –Hey y’all! Today we’re diving into a dish that’s bound to make your taste buds do a happy dance—Chicharrón de Pollo! This crispy, golden chicken is perfect for munching on its own or as part of a bigger feast. Let’s get into it!
Chicharrón de Pollo
Check out this mouthwatering image of Chicharrón de Pollo that’s just calling your name!
Now that we’ve got our belly growling, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs chicken thighs, skin-on and bone-in
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of onion powder
- 2 teaspoons of salt
- 1 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika (smoked for extra flavor!)
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups of flour
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola works best)
Instructions:
- First up, mix those spices together! In a bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. This is gonna pack some serious flavor into that chicken.
- Now, grab your chicken and give it a good coating with the spice mix. Make sure every piece is well-seasoned. For extra tang, let it marinate in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes (or longer if you have the time!).
- While that chicken is soaking up all that goodness, heat up your oil in a deep fry pan or pot—enough to submerge the chicken halfway.
- Once your oil is hot (about 350°F is perfect), dredge each piece of chicken in the flour until they’re fully coated. Shake off any excess flour.
- Carefully place the chicken pieces in the hot oil, being careful not to crowd them. Fry in batches if necessary to keep that temperature steady!
- Cook for about 8-10 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and crispy. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once fried, transfer the chicken to a plate lined with paper towels to drain off that excess oil. Sprinkle a little extra salt while they’re still hot.
There you have it! Perfectly crispy Chicharrón de Pollo ready to be devoured. Serve it up with some hot sauce, lime wedges, or alongside your favorite sides and enjoy every crunchy bite. Happy cooking!