Mexican Fried Chicken Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Description
Enjoy the flavors of Mexico with this delicious Mexican Fried Chicken recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. Tender chicken marinated in garlic, lime juice, and spices, then fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove, mashed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 broiler chickens, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup Tabasco sauce
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 401.9
- Total Fat: 25.8g
- Saturated Fat: 7.4g
- Cholesterol: 127.7mg
- Sodium: 560.2mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 7.8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 0.6g
- Protein: 32.7g
Instructions
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Prepare Garlic Paste: Mash the garlic clove with 1/2 teaspoon of salt until it forms a paste.
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Marinate Chicken: Rub the chicken pieces with the garlic paste. Arrange them in a shallow glass dish in a single layer.
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Add Lime Juice and Spices: Sprinkle lime juice, Tabasco sauce, and chopped onion over the chicken. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours, turning the chicken pieces twice during marination. Alternatively, you can marinate the chicken in a sealed plastic bag.
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Coat Chicken with Flour Mixture: In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder, and ground cumin. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly with the flour mixture.
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Fry the Chicken:
- Heat a large frying pan with about 1/4 inch of cooking oil over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken pieces skin-side down in the pan. Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
- Uncover and continue cooking for 15 minutes, turning the pieces occasionally to ensure even browning.
- Turn the chicken pieces over, cover, and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
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Serve: Drain the fried chicken pieces on paper towels to remove excess oil. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt while still warm.
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Enjoy: Serve your Mexican Fried Chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite sides like rice, beans, or a fresh salad.
This recipe brings together zesty citrus flavors with the warmth of Mexican spices, creating a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for a hearty dinner or a festive gathering, this Mexican Fried Chicken is packed with protein and full of flavor!
