Chicharron de Pollo | Dominican Fried Chicken | Dominican Recipes | Made To Order | Chef Zee Cooks

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is cost-effective.

Brine chicken in a mixture of white vinegar, cold water, and salt for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Drain the chicken after brining.

Season the chicken with olive oil, Dominican oregano, thyme, cumin, and smashed garlic.

Add lime juice to the chicken and mix until well combined. Let marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Season all-purpose flour with garlic powder, onion powder, and optional adobo, mixing until well combined.

Dust the marinated chicken with the seasoned flour, ensuring it's fully covered, then shake off excess flour.

Heat vegetable oil to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carefully add the chicken to the hot oil one by one, avoiding overcrowding.

Fry the chicken until golden brown, then remove and drain on paper towels.

Squeeze fresh lime juice over the fried chicken before serving.

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