Dominican Chicken Lollipops: Chicharron de Pollo Recipe

Name: Dominican Chicken Lollipops: Chicharron de Pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 shallots, peeled and trimmed; 1 onion, cut into large dice; 4 garlic cloves; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 bunch parsley; 2 bay leaves; 12 peppercorns; 1/4 cup dried oregano leaves; 3/4 cup white vinegar; 1 1/4 cups salad oil; Salt; 24 chicken wings trimmed and sectioned, tip and 2-bone section reserved for stock, meat pushed down to expose the single bone making a drummette or lollipop; Flour, for dredging; Canola oil, for frying; Jalapeno Dipping Sauce, recipe follows; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons mustard; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 jalapeno, halved

Servings: persons

2 shallots, peeled and trimmed
1 onion, cut into large dice
4 garlic cloves
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch parsley
2 bay leaves
12 peppercorns
1/4 cup dried oregano leaves
3/4 cup white vinegar
1 1/4 cups salad oil
Salt
24 chicken wings trimmed and sectioned, tip and 2-bone section reserved for stock, meat pushed down to expose the single bone making a drummette or lollipop
Flour, for dredging
Canola oil, for frying
Jalapeno Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 jalapeno, halved

1
In a food processor, puree the shallots, onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, bay leaves, peppercorns, and oregano with the white vinegar.
2
Add the oil (do not puree, just mix in) and season with salt.
3
Cover the chicken drummettes with the marinade.
4
Marinate chicken, covered and refrigerated, for at least 4 hours.
5
In a large size frying pan, heat 1-inch oil.
6
Drain the chicken from the marinade.
7
Dredge the chicken in flour, season with salt and pepper.
8
Fry the drummettes until cooked through.
9
Serve on a platter with Jalapeno Dipping Sauce.
10
In a small saucepan, heat the vinegar.
11
Once warm, add the mustard, honey, and jalapeno.
12
Boil for 2 minutes.
13
Remove from the heat and serve.

1035

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 shallots, peeled and trimmed, 1 onion, cut into large dice, 4 garlic cloves, 1 bunch cilantro, and more.

Yes, Dominican Chicken Lollipops: Chicharron 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.

Dominican Chicken Lollipops: Chicharron de Pollo

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