Fried Chicken Chunks

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Deep-Fried Chicken Chunks

(Chicharron de Pollo Con Hueso)

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 3-5

Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes per batch

4lbs of chicken leg quarters with backs (ask butcher to cut into chunks)

2 freshly squeezed limejuice

3 teaspoons of salt

1 tablespoon of freshly ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon of cumin

1 cup of flour

1 tablespoon of oregano

5 cloves of garlic, finely minced

1 1/2 cups of buttermilk

Cooking oil

OR USE BELOW INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoon of Recaito Blend

3 teaspoons of salt

1 1/2 cups of buttermilk

2 freshly squeezed limejuice

INSTRUCTIONS

TIP: You can use a deep pot if you do not have a deep fryer. Use an anti-splatter cover when using a pot.

TIP: You use this recipe to make fried chicken (i.e., using whole parts)

Marinate the chicken wiith your choice of ingredients

for at least 1 hour (4 hrs recommended)

Using a paper bag or mixing bowl with tight lid, add flour, a pinch of salt and pepper. Add meat one by one as you shake it.

Add sufficient oil for deep-frying to a pot or deep-fryer. Once oil is hot, add the meat (do not add too many at once)

Fry until golden, on medium heat, and cool on paper towel

Enjoy!