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Pollo Campero

Cultural Context

Pollo Campero originated in Guatemala in 1971 and has become a beloved fast-food staple across Central America and beyond. The dish is known for its crispy, flavorful fried chicken, often served with sides like rice and beans. It reflects the rich culinary traditions of Guatemala, where fried chicken is a popular comfort food. Today, Pollo Campero has expanded internationally, with locations in the U.S. and other countries, appealing to those seeking a taste of Guatemalan flavor.

GuatemalanGTmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups all-purpose flour
3.5 tablespoons smoked paprika
2.5 tablespoons onion powder
1 teaspoon white pepper
2.5 tablespoons curry powder
0.5 tablespoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3.5 teaspoons chili powder
2.5 tablespoons dried oregano
2.5 tablespoons salt
black pepper to taste
chicken (cut into pieces)

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

1

Prepare the breading mixture by combining 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 3.5 tablespoons of smoked paprika, 2.5 tablespoons of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, 2.5 tablespoons of curry powder, 0.5 tablespoon of ground ginger, 3 tablespoons of garlic salt, 2 tablespoons of ground cumin, 3.5 teaspoons of chili powder, 2.5 tablespoons of dried oregano, 2.5 tablespoons of salt, and black pepper to taste in a large bowl.

2

Mix all the ingredients well until the mixture is homogeneous.

3

Taste the breading to check for salt and adjust if necessary.

4

Cut the chicken into pieces, specifically using the thigh part known as 'cuadril'.

5

Coat each piece of chicken thoroughly with the breading mixture, ensuring no spots are left uncovered.

6

Place the breaded chicken pieces on a tray to drain any excess moisture.

7

Refrigerate the breaded chicken for 45 minutes to allow the breading to adhere better during frying.

8

After 45 minutes, prepare the fryer by heating oil to 350°F.

9

Fry the chicken pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the fryer. After one minute, shake the fryer gently to prevent the pieces from sticking together.

10

Fry for a total of 13 minutes, checking the chicken for doneness.

11

Once cooked, remove the chicken from the fryer and place it in an oven set to 180°F to keep warm while frying the remaining pieces.

12

Serve the fried chicken with freshly made fries and salad.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

large bowlfryertraytongsoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Campero Chicken

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