Green Chile Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Green Chile Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; ¼ cup milk; 1 (4 ounce) candiced green chili peppers; 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; ¾ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 lbs chicken, skinned if desired; ¾ cup all-purpose flour; cooking oil; bottled hot pepper sauce (optional); lime wedge (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
¼ cup milk
1 (4 ounce) candiced green chili peppers
2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove, minced
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 lbs chicken, skinned if desired
¾ cup all-purpose flour
cooking oil
bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
lime wedge (optional)

1
In a bowl combine sour cream, milk, chile peppers, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
2
Place chicken pieces in a bag and set in a shallow dish.
3
Pour sour cream mixture over chicken; seal bag.
4
Refrigerate overnight; turn bag occasionally.
5
Place flour in a shallow dish.
6
Remove chicken from sour cream mixture.
7
Discard remaining sour cream mixture.
8
Add chicken pieces to flour, a few at a time, turning to coat.
9
Add oil to a 12-inch heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch.
10
Heat over medium-high heat until hot (350 degree F).
11
Reduce heat.
12
Carefully add chicken to the skillet.
13
Cook, uncovered, over medium heat about 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 degree F for breasts; 180 degree F for thighs and drumsticks), turning occasionally to brown evenly.
14
Drain on paper towels.
15
If desired, serve with bottled hot pepper sauce and lime wedges.

753

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream, ¼ cup milk, 1 (4 ounce) candiced green chili peppers, 2 tablespoons snipped fresh cilantro, and more.

Yes, Green Chile 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.

Green Chile Fried Chicken

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