Ole! Mexican Fried Chicken

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 14
Ole! Mexican Fried Chicken with a Mexican Twist
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 -10 assorted pieces fresh chicken
8 cups cold water
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
1 fresh lime , cut into thin slices
1 tablespoon lemon pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chile
1/8 teaspoon ground oregano
1 1/3 cups pre-sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup instant masa corn flour
4 beaten large eggs
canola oil

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8-10
Calories
328
Sugar
1g
Fat
14g
Ole! Mexican Fried Chicken is a dish that takes classic fried chicken to a whole new level. This recipe is a fusion of Mexican and American cuisines, taking inspiration from Mexican spices to deliver a unique flavor. The chicken is first marinated in salt and lime water to make it tender, then coated in the flour mixture, dipped in egg, and finally coated in the spice mixture for that perfect crunch. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the chicken pieces, cold water, 2 tablespoons fine sea salt, and fresh lime slices.
2.Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
3.In a small bowl, mix together lemon pepper, 2 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt, chicken bouillon powder, sweet paprika, ground cumin, ground black pepper, ground coriander, granulated sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground chipotle chile, and ground oregano.
4.In another large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and instant masa corn flour.
5.Heat canola oil in a large pot.
6.Take out chicken pieces from the salty lime water mixture and dry.
7.Coat chicken pieces in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, then coat them thoroughly in the spice mixture.
8.Place them in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy.
9.Once chicken is cooked, place them on a paper towel-lined dish to soak up any excess oil.
10.Serve hot with your choice of side dish.

PROS

Ole! Mexican Fried Chicken is crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor.
Its unique blend of spices is sure to please everyone’s taste buds.

CONS

This dish is deep-fried, which can make it high in calories and fat.
It may not be suitable for those on a strict diet or watching their fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish may not be considered healthy, it does contain some nutritional value. Chicken is high in protein, which is important for building and repairing muscles. The spice mixture contains antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and support overall health.

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