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 broiler-fryer chicken (cut-up or 4 lg chicken breasts); 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 1/4 cup milk; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 garlic clove (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; lime wedge (optional)

Servings: persons

1 broiler-fryer chicken (cut-up or 4 lg chicken breasts)
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 garlic clove (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
lime wedge (optional)

1
In a bowl combine sour cream, milk, chili 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 shaking off excess.
7
Discard remaining sour cream mixture.
8
Add chicken pieces to flour mixture, 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 (350F) Reduce heat.
11
Carefully add chicken to the skillet. Cook uncovered, over medium heat about 40 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink (170 F for breast, 180F for thighs and drumsticks), turning occasionally to brown evenly.
12
Drain on paper towel.

262

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 broiler-fryer chicken (cut-up or 4 lg chicken breasts), 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chili peppers, 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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