Mexican Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Mexican Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 lbs broiler chickens, cut up; 1/4 cup lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 lbs broiler chickens, cut up
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
vegetable oil (for frying)

1
Mash garlic with 1/2 teaspoon.
2
salt until a paste.
3
Rub chicken pieces with all the garlic mash.
4
Arrange in a shallow single layer glass dish.
5
Sprinkle the lime juice tabasco sauce,and onion over top.
6
Cover and chill at least four hours.
7
Turning twice.
8
This also can be done in a baggy.
9
Remove and pat dry.
10
Mix flour with the remaining.
11
salt, chili powder and cumin.
12
Coat the chicken pieces with flour well.
13
Heat a large frypan with about 1/4 inch deep of oil.
14
Place chicken skin down, cover and cook 5 minutes.
15
Uncover and cook 15 minutes.
16
Turn chicken.
17
Cook covered five minutes.
18
Uncover and cook 10 minutes until done.
19
Drain on paper towels.
20
Sprinkle with salt while warm.

665

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 garlic clove, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 lbs broiler chickens, cut up, 1/4 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Fried Chicken

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