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Chicken Recipes
Crispy & Tender Fried Chicken
Crispy and tender fried chicken recipe (receita de frango frito crocante e macio), golden-brown, flavorful, tender inside, crunchy outside, perfectly seasoned and mouth watering.
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Preparation time | 15 min |
Cooking Time | 20 min |
Ready In | 1 h 35 min |
Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Servings | 4 |
Ingredients
2 cloves of garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon onion powder1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon sweet paprikaFreshly ground black pepperJuice of half a lemon1.76 pounds (800 grams) chicken, cut into pieces2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)2 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons water
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Preparation
- Place 2 peeled and chopped garlic cloves into a mortar and add THE 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Mash the garlic with the salt until it forms a paste.
- Add 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of the ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of the sweet paprika, and freshly ground black pepper to the mortar and mix well.
- Add the juice of half a lemon and mix again.
- Mix the 1.76 pounds (800 grams) of chicken pieces with the prepared seasoning.
- Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a skillet over medium heat and wait for the sugar to dissolve.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, place the marinated chicken pieces in the skillet.
- Brown the chicken on one side over medium heat, being careful not to burn it.
- Turn the chicken pieces and brown the other side.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water to the skillet and cover it.
- Cook the chicken for about 20 minutes over medium heat, turning it occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent excessive browning.
- Check if the chicken is fully cooked after this time, if not, continue cooking until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the chicken hot.
Recipe & Photo Credit: Bonviveur.es
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