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Royal Castle Fried Chicken

Cultural Context

Royal Castle Fried Chicken is a beloved fast-food staple in Cuba, often enjoyed as a quick meal or snack. It reflects the influence of American fast-food culture while incorporating local flavors and cooking techniques. This crispy fried chicken is typically served with sides like rice and beans or fries, showcasing the fusion of culinary traditions. Today, it remains a popular choice among Cubans and visitors alike, celebrated for its flavorful seasoning and crunchy texture.

CubanCUmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 lbs chicken (cut into quarter pieces)
2 tablespoons paprika powder
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
2 tablespoons green seasoning
1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups flour
1 cup sunshine corn flakes
1 cup crackers (creeks)
1 tablespoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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1

Welcome to the kitchen and introduce the recipe for homemade crispy fried chicken.

2

Prepare the seasoning by combining quarter cup (3 tablespoons) of black pepper, quarter cup (3 tablespoons) of chicken seasoning, quarter cup (3 tablespoons) of green seasoning, cayenne pepper, and paprika powder into a bowl.

3

Season the chicken pieces with the prepared seasoning, ensuring they are well coated.

4

Marinate the seasoned chicken in the refrigerator overnight for best flavor.

5

Prepare the flour mixture by combining 4 cups of flour, 1 tablespoon of black pepper, quarter cup of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 1 tablespoon of paprika powder, and 1 tablespoon of salt in a bowl.

6

Grind corn flakes and crackers to create crumbs, then mix them into the flour mixture for added crunch.

7

Store the flour mixture in the refrigerator until ready to fry the chicken.

8

Heat vegetable oil until it reaches the right temperature, checking by dropping a bit of the crumb to see if it bubbles.

9

Coat the marinated chicken pieces generously with the flour mixture without using a liquid batter.

10

Fry the coated chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, checking for doneness as needed.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

deep fryerlarge bowltongsthermometerpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Cuban Fried ChickenPollo FritoFried Chicken Royal Castle

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