Pollo Chuco Fried Chicken

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Prep:
15 minutes
Cook:
5 minutes
Serves:
4
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Pollo Chuco Fried Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) chicken bouillon
  • 1 tsp (4g) ground cumin
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) yellow mustard
  • 5 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 Tbsp (15g) kosher salt
  • 2 cups (280g) all purpose flour
  • 3 quarts (2.8L) vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add chicken, chicken bouillon, cumin, mustard, garlic, and salt, and mix by hand until the chicken is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.  
  2. In a separate large mixing bowl, add flour and season lightly with salt. Add your chicken and press each piece into the flour to ensure it’s fully coated in the dredge.
  3. Fill a 6 quart Dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot with vegetable oil and heat to 350°F (175°C).  Once the oil is hot, add the chicken, working in batches, and fry, stirring occasionally, for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. The internal temperature should read 165°F (75°C).  Using a spider, transfer cooked chicken to a wire rack lined baking tray to drain off excess oil and season with salt to taste. Serve and enjoy.

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