Homemade Haitian Fried Chicken: Perfect Crispy Recipe

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat adds fiber, while all-purpose is cheaper.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: dried thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme provides similar flavor, while oregano is more common.

Marinate chicken drumsticks in lime juice, epis, chicken bouillon, Montreal chicken seasoning, creole seasoning, black pepper, orange juice, and scotch bonnet pepper for at least 2 hours.

In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and cayenne pepper.

Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.

Dredge chicken pieces in the flour mixture until well-coated.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Carefully add chicken pieces to the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry chicken for 10-12 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Remove chicken and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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