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25 OF THE MOST AMAZING MEXICAN CHICHARRONES RECIPES

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CHICARRONES DE POLLO (PUERTO RICAN FRIED CHICKEN) RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a mortar and pestle and mash it all together, set aside. If you don't have a mortar and pestle you can do this in a food processor. Take 3 pounds of chicken and trim off any excess skin, but do not remove the skin. Next, cut the chicken into chunks leaving the bone in. Using your biggest knife cut into the flesh of the chicken until you reach the bone, lay a towel over the back of the knife and pound it until it cuts through the bone. Do not saw into the bone because it can cause it to splinter. Lay the chicken in a glass dish (do not use metal as it could react with the vinegar) and pour seasoning over the chicken. Massage the seasoning evenly into the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. When ready to prepare chicken, heat enough oil to cover chicken in a large pot or Dutch oven. Heat oil to 400 degrees. While the oil heats combine flour, Sazon and pepper in a large zip loc bag, shake to combine ingredients. In batches, place chicken in the flour bag and shake until well coated. Shake off excess flour and place on baking grid until all chicken pieces are coated. When oil reaches 400 degrees, fry chicken pieces in batches for 3 minutes. Remove from oil and drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Once you've finished with all of the chicken, lower the heat of the oil to 300 degrees and place all of the chicken back into the pot. Cover and fry for 10 minutes. Remove chicken from oil and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Raise the heat again to 400 degrees. Fry the chicken in batches until dark golden brown, without burning. Remove chicken from oil and drain on paper towel lined plate. Ready.....set.....EAT! NOTE: Could you fry it without chopping it into chunks? Yes but it does take longer to cook. The goal with this chicken is when you fry it you get a crispness close to crispy pork rinds. I do not recommend using boneless chicken because the bone is what makes the meat juicy and tender. Removing the bone can cause your chicken to dry out. Finally don't skimp on the 3 time fry! It is essential to getting that perfect crisp to the skin.

FRIED CHICKEN CHUNKS (CHICHARRONES DE POLLO) DOMINICAN

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, rum, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, adobo seasoning, onion powder, pepper, coriander, and sazon seasoning in a bowl; stir. Cover and allow to marinate in refrigerator 4 hours.
• Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat to about 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
• Spread the flour into the bottom of a shallow dish. Coat each piece of marinated chicken with flour.
• Fry the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil in small batches until no longer pink in the center and golden brown on the outside, 5 to 10 minutes.

PAN FRIED PORK CHICHARRONES (CENTRAL AMERICAN STYLE)

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large frying pan on medium high.
• In a large bowl: Squeeze lemon juice over pork. Season pork with cumin, pepper and salt to taste. Pour orange juice over pork and toss. Let sit for about 30 minutes.
• Test oil rediness by dropping a small piece of pork into oil. If it sizzles instantly, it is ready.
• Discard marinade and place pork (slowly, one by one) into hot pan with tongs not fork. Cover with foil/lid and fry for about 15 minute Remove foil/lid and let fry for another 5 mins uncovered. Turn pork pieces and fry evenly on other sides (about 5-7 mins more). Finally, with tongs, stir pork around (turning frequently) in the hot pan for about 2 more mins or until you see a nice dark golden caramalized color on pork. Remove from pan with tongs and drain on paper towel. Serve warm.

CHICHARRON (FRIED PORK SKINS)

Steps:

• Cut pork skin into pieces 2 inches long and 1/2 an inch thick; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Preheat fryer to 375. Fry the pieces about 5 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season to taste with salt; serve warm.

CHICHARRONES DE POLLO

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, rum, onion, and garlic together in a bowl. Place chicken strips in a shallow glass baking pan and pour marinade over top. Mix up chicken so all pieces are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.
• Beat egg and water together in a shallow bowl. Mix flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper together in a second shallow bowl.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• While the oil is heating, remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Dip chicken in the egg wash, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture until well coated.
• Fry chicken in small batches (don't overcrowd the skillet) in the hot oil until all sides are golden brown and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).