Lemon Pollo Frito Recipes

POLLO FRITO

Steps:

• In a large casserole dish, whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt to blend.
• Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
• In a large cast iron frying pan or other heavy frying pan, add enough oil to come 1/3-inch up the sides of the pan.
• Heat the oil over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the chicken.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
• Sprinkle with pepper.
• Working in 2 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour to coat completely. Shake off the excess flour and then carefully add the chicken to the hot oil.
• Fry until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
• Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with the lemon wedges and parsley.

POLLO FRITO

Steps:

• In a large casserole dish, whisk the lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, and salt to blend. Add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning the chicken pieces occasionally.
• In a large cast iron frying pan or other heavy frying pan, add enough oil to come 1/3-inch up the sides of the pan. Heat the oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with pepper. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chicken in the flour to coat completely. Shake off the excess flour and then carefully add the chicken to the hot oil. Fry until the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain the excess oil.
• Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with the lemon wedges and parsley.

LEMON FRIED CHICKEN: "POLLO FRITTO"

Steps:

• Rub the chicken with salt, pepper, and 3 tablespoons lemon juice. Let the chicken season at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Fill a large deep pot with enough oil to cover the pieces of chicken (about 3 1/2 inches). Heat the oil to 375 degrees F over medium-high heat (at this temperature a droplet of water will sizzle immediately when it hits the oil).
• Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour and then dip them in the beaten eggs. Working in batches if necessary, put the chicken into the oil, taking care not to over crowd the pan. (If all the chicken will not fit at one time, cook the larger pieces first.) Fry the chicken at about 350 degrees F (adding the chicken causes the temperature to drop) until the pieces are crisp and golden on 1 side, about 10 minutes. Turn the pieces of chicken and cook until the second-sides are crisp and the juices clear, about 7 minutes more. Add the garlic and herbs and fry until they too are crisp. Drain the chicken and herbs on a plate lined with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and lemon juice and serve topped with fried herbs and garlic.

POLLO FRITO

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Add the chickens pieces and seal bag.
• Gently shake the bag to ensure the chicken is coated with the marinade.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 1 day, turning the bag occasionally.
• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
• In a large cast-iron frying pan or other heavy frying pan, add enough oil to come to 1/3-inch up the sides of the pan.
• Heat the oil over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, drain the marinade from the chicken and pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
• Dredge half of the chicken pieces in the flour to coat completely; shake off the excess flour.
• Add the coated chicken to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
• Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.
• Then place the fried chicken on a baking sheet and keep it warm in the oven while frying the remaining chicken.
• Repeat coating and frying the remaining chicken.
• Arrange the fried chicken on a warm platter and serve with the lemon wedges.