How To Make Delicious Fried Chicken - Easy recipe! / Receta de Pollo Frito

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor with less heat, while paprika adds color.

Mix together 4 and a half cups of flour with 1 tablespoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of adobo, 1 tablespoon of pepper, 1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper, 3 tablespoons of dried cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of smoked paprika in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix 3 eggs to create an egg wash for dipping the chicken.

Dip each piece of chicken thigh into the egg wash first.

Then, dredge the chicken in the seasoned flour mixture until fully coated.

For extra crunch, dip the chicken back into the egg wash and then back into the flour mixture again for a second coating.

Place the coated chicken on a tray to prepare for frying.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat, ensuring there's enough oil for frying.

Carefully add the chicken pieces to the skillet, frying them in batches.

Cook the chicken for about 25 to 30 minutes, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Note that the creator cooked for about 45 minutes total due to the number of pieces.

Once cooked, transfer the fried chicken to a plate lined with napkins to absorb excess oil.

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