Creole Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Creole Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks; 4 large garlic cloves, peeled; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup fresh sour orange juice, or equal parts lime and orange juice; 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more if needed; 1/2 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
4 large garlic cloves, peeled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup fresh sour orange juice, or equal parts lime and orange juice
1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil, plus more if needed
1/2 cup dry white wine

1
Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl.
2
Using a mortar and pestle, mash the garlic, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper to a paste.
3
Stir in the sour orange juice.
4
Pour the marinade over the chicken pieces, top with the sliced onions, and refrigerate, covered, for at least 3 hours or overnight.
5
Remove the chicken and onions from the marinade, drain, and pat dry.
6
Reserve the marinade for later use.
7
Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart cast-iron or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
8
Working in batches, brown the chicken on both sides until the fat is rendered, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
9
Do not overcrowd the pot.
10
Replenish the oil as needed.
11
Set aside the browned chicken pieces.
12
Pour out all but 2 tablespoons of the oil and saute the reserved onions in the pot until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
13
Stir in the reserved marinade and wine and bring to a simmer.
14
Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot and lower the heat.
15
Cook, partially covered, until the chicken is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks, 4 large garlic cloves, peeled, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Creole Fried Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creole Fried Chicken

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