Cuban Chicharrones De Pollo Recipe

Name: Cuban Chicharrones De Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; vegetable oil (enough to coat Dutch oven or deep skillet by one inch for frying); 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup lime juice, from about 4 limes; 1/4 cup lime zest, from the 4 limes; 1/4 cup light rum; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
vegetable oil (enough to coat Dutch oven or deep skillet by one inch for frying)
1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, roughly chopped
1/2 cup lime juice, from about 4 limes
1/4 cup lime zest, from the 4 limes
1/4 cup light rum
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sweet paprika

1
Cut up the chicken thighs into bite size pieces. Place in a bowl, plastic container with a lid or a large zip bag.
2
To make the marinade, add the garlic, onion, lime juice and zest, and rum together in a blender or food processor and pulse until mixture is smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss the chicken pieces, making sure they're all covered in the marinade. Cover and/or seal tight and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to 8 hours.
3
In a shallow plate whisk together the flour and seasonings.
4
Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or a deep frying pan.
5
While the oil is heating up, dredge the chicken pieces through the flour mixture.
6
Fry a few pieces of chicken at a time, so that they don't stick together. They should take about 5 minutes before they're cooked through. You might want to cut into a piece to make sure it's no longer pink inside. Continue frying in batches until done.
7
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lime wedges.

510

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil (enough to coat Dutch oven or deep skillet by one inch for frying), 1 lime, cut into wedges, for serving, 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped for garnish, and more.

Yes, Cuban Chicharrones De Pollo 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cuban Chicharrones De Pollo

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