Pollo Frito Recipe: Authentic Puerto Rican Fried Chicken

Name: Pollo Frito Recipe: Authentic Puerto Rican Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 165 min
Ingredients: 8 pieces Drumsticks; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; Half onion paste; 2 tsp of minced garlic; 1 tsp of dried Oregano; 1 tsp of white vinegar; 6 spring fresh parsley (garnishing); Lemon wedge (garnishing); 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cups canola oil for frying

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Are you looking to try something crispy, tender, and juicy chicken that can warm your heart in the first bite? If yes, then you are in the right place where you can satisfy your hunger with its crispiness and juiciness.

POLLO FRITO is much more than you think; it is crispy, tender, juicy, and marinated, giving every bite a delightful taste, and giving it one of the most heartwarming shots with its delightful taste.

What’s the meaning of POLLO FRITO?

This Spanish word pollo frito means Fried Chicken; you know how. I will explain it to you.

Pollo > Chicken
Frito> Fried
so “Pollo Frito” = Fried Chicken

Why POLLO FRITO Recipe?

Pollo Frito is the most juicy, tender, crispy, and flavorful fried chicken recipe. It’s a simple fried chicken recipe using no flour ( or any flour substitution), eggs, buttermilk, or breadcrumbs. Here, however, we are using Mojo as a binding agent. MOJO IS EVERYTHING!

Mojo is a combination of lime juice, orange juice, onion, garlic, salt, and spices like ground cumin and oregano, and that combination allows the chicken to taste crispy, tender, and flavorful. The taste is crafted from a special mixture of ingredients that are not hard to identify. Therefore, I am here to share an elegant Pollo fried chicken recipe with some secret tips to make it delicious.

Serving	Calories	Prep. Time	Rest Time	Cooking Time	Total Time
4	400 kcal	15 Mins	2 hrs.	30 mins.	2 hrs. 45 mins

Chicken Selection:

It is the keynote of this recipe, so you should be careful before selecting the chicken. Follow the following steps that are listed below;

You should use Skin-on Chicken.
You should use bone-in chicken.
You should use dark meat.
You should use chicken thighs, Drumsticks, and wings. Because Flour free fried chicken you will want to keep the skin on. That will go crispy and flavorful.
When properly cooked, boneless chicken, white meat, and chicken breast side will be delicious.

Ingredients:

8 pieces Drumsticks	*Check Price*
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice	*Check Price*
1/4 cup fresh orange juice	*Check Price*
Half onion paste	*Check Price*
2 tsp of minced garlic	*Check Price*
1 tsp of dried Oregano	*Check Price*
1 tsp of white vinegar	*Check Price*
6 spring fresh parsley (garnishing)	*Check Price*
Lemon wedge (garnishing)	*Check Price*
salt to taste	*Check Price*
black pepper to taste	*Check Price*
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil	*Check Price*
Canola Oil for frying	*Check Price*

//**tsp = teaspoon & tbsp. = tablespoon**//

Kitchen Utensils:

Large Bowl
Medium bowl
Deep fryer
Tongs

Ingredients Substitute:

If you are out of canola oil for frying, then you can use vegetable oil or even melted butter
You can use garlic powder or garlic salt if you are out of minced garlic.
If you are out of fresh onion, use onion powder.
If you are out of lemon juice, then you can use vinegar.

Marination:

First, wash the chicken and put it in a large bowl.
Next, take a medium bowl and add onion paste, finely minced garlic paste, white vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, white vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and other spices.
Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a smooth shape.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss the chicken well so all ingredients cover every part of the chicken.
Refrigerate it for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.

Preparation Instructions:

Step-1:

Remove the chicken from the marinade, drain, and pat dry. Restore the marinade for later use.

Step-2:

Fill a deep fryer with enough oil to submerge the chicken. Wait till the oil is hot(350 Degrees). Carefully watch the surface of the oil to start rippling.

Step-3:

Now, you can add chicken pieces and ensure the chicken does not touch a few at once.

Step-4:

Cook chicken in a deep fryer in hot oil for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and cooked properly, and don’t forget to flip it occasionally.

Step-5:

Use tongs to transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb extra oil.

Alternate Step-4;

You can use the oven if you don’t have a deep fryer. After marinating, Bake on a sheet pan at 425 for 30 minutes. Or until the chicken reaches 165(and not over 180). When you bake instead of frying, it would taste the same.

If you want your baked chicken to be crispy like fried, keep the skin on while cooking. The fat in the skin melts and makes the meat juicy.
Cover the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes and then uncover; cook them for another 4-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Secret Tips:

For chicken tenders, cooking time is 4 to 6 minutes, turning as needed.
For Wings and Drumsticks, cooking time is 14 to 16 minutes, turning as needed.
Drain the chicken on paper towels, serve immediately, And enjoy.

Tips for Perfect Results:

There are always tips and tricks for enhancing and taking a recipe to the next level of deliciousness. For fried pollo frito chicken, you can also consider some tips to make it even better.

You can add flavor by marinating the chicken piece in a mixture of citrus juice, garlic, and herbs for a few hours before frying.
Maintaining a consistent oil temperature throughout frying ensures the chicken cooks a perfectly golden crust.
It pairs beautifully with classic Latin side dishes such as rice and beans, fried plantains, or a fresh avocado salad.

Flavor Variations:

Flavor variations in Pollo Frito or Fried Chicken typically include a range of traditional and innovative options that are given below;

Original recipe; as mentioned above
Sweet & Savoury: Add sweet or spice according to your taste.
Herbs: Adding aromatic herbs like thyme, oregano, and rosemary can give herbs like taste and aroma.

Serving Suggestion:

It looks incomplete when you only serve the Pollo Frito. So before serving it, there are a few suggestions that you can use;

White Rice
Chile Rojo
Black Beans
Louisiana Voodoo Fries
Wild Bills Pasta Salad
Fried Plantains

.//**Keep in mind after packing in bags or jars, put them away from other foods like bananas or something like that because their strong aroma can spoil the taste.**//

Storage Guidelines:

The next question concerns storage after making the Pollo Frito or Fried Chicken. Everyone knows that meat can be stored for a long time. So you can easily store the Fried Chicken in the refrigerator, but you have to keep an eye on some of the given points:

First, the recommended option is to put them in airtight and frozen bags and remove all the air inside them.
The second option is to put pieces in the glass jar or container and lock it with a sealing lid.
You can use fried chicken for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave and then enjoy.

When to make Pollo Frito or Fried Chicken?

It can be a meaningful or delightful adventure suitable for various occasions. Here are some ideal times to make fried chicken or Pollo Frito that are listed below;

Personal cravings
Special occasions
Family dinners
Casual weeknight meals
Friends or family gathering
Weekend nights

FAQs:

You can make Pollo Frito using different parts of the chicken, like drumsticks, thighs, breasts, wings, or even the whole chicken. You can choose whichever part you like best.

You can serve it with side dishes like rice and beans, coleslaw, mashed potatoes, cornbread, salad, or fried plantains.

It tastes great with sauces like salsa verde, chipotle mayo, garlic aioli, or honey mustard.

Its spiciness can be changed based on the spices used. Some recipes might have chili powder, cayenne pepper, or hot sauce to make it spicy.

Conclusion:

Finally, making Pollo Frito at home is easy but requires ingredients, instruction, and cooking time. Follow each step, like marinating the meat, adding spices, and using good-quality meat; you can make a tasty recipe. With tips for better results, flavor variations, and serving suggestions, this easy Pollo Frito recipe offers a delicious result.

Pollo Frito Recipe: Authentic Puerto Rican Fried Chicken

Making Pollo Frito at home is easy but requires ingredients, instruction, and cooking time. Follow each step, like marinating the meat, adding spices, and using good-quality meat; you can make a tasty recipe. With tips for better results, flavor variations, and serving suggestions, this easy Pollo Frito recipe offers a delicious result.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 2 45

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 person

Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

Large Bowl
Medium bowl
Deep fryer
Tongs

Ingredients

8 pieces Drumsticks
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
Half onion paste
2 tsp of minced garlic
1 tsp of dried Oregano
1 tsp of white vinegar
6 spring fresh parsley (garnishing)
Lemon wedge (garnishing)
2 tsp salt
1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups canola oil for frying

Instructions

Marination;

First, wash the chicken and put in in a large bowl
Next, take a medium bowl and add onion paste, finely minced garlic paste, white vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, olive oil, dried oregano, salt and other spices.
Stir until the mixture is well combined and forms a smooth shape.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss the chicken well so all ingredients cover every part of it.
Refrigerate it for at least 2 hrs. and up to 24 hrs.

Preparation Instructions:

Add the oil in deep fryer and allows its to preheat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, drain, and pat dry. Restore the marinade mixture for later use.
Now, add chicken in the deep fryer and ensure it does not touch a few at once.
Allows the chicken to cook for 15-20 mins or until its golden brown and properly cooked. Don't forgot to flip it occasionally.
Use tongs to transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plater for absorbing the extra oil.

Keyword Pollo Frito, Pollo Frito Fried Chicken, Puerto Rican Fried Chicken

Nutrition Facts:

Calories	50 kcal
Carbohydrates	1g
Protein	9g
Fat	1g
Cholesterol	15mg
Sodium	580mg
Sugar	1g
Calcium	20mg
Iron	0.7mg