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Haitian Fried Chicken

Cultural Context

Haitian Fried Chicken, or Poul Fri, has deep roots in Haiti's culinary traditions, often served during festive occasions and family gatherings. This dish embodies the vibrant flavors of Haitian cuisine, with its marinated chicken showcasing the island's love for bold spices and fresh ingredients. Today, Poul Fri is enjoyed not only in Haiti but also in Haitian communities worldwide, celebrating heritage and bringing people together around the dinner table.

HaitianHTmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3.3 pounds chicken drumsticks
lime juice
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup sour orange juice
1/4 cup white distilled vinegar
1/2 cup earpiece
1 cube maggie
1 tablespoon seasoning salt

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.

1

Clean the chicken drumsticks by removing veins and excess fat.

2

Remove the skin from the chicken drumsticks.

3

Make a slit in each drumstick for seasoning.

4

Clean the chicken with lime juice, ensuring all parts are coated.

5

Add 1 tablespoon of salt, 1/4 cup of sour orange juice, and 1/4 cup of white distilled vinegar to the chicken and mix well.

6

Let the chicken sit in the mixture for 30 minutes.

7

Boil water with a lime peel and pour it over the chicken, letting it sit for 5-15 minutes before draining.

8

Mix in 1/2 cup of earpiece, 1 cube of maggie, and 1 tablespoon of seasoning salt into the chicken.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingdredgingfrying

Equipment Needed

knifepot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Poul FriFried Chicken Haiti

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