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.
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.