Chicharrones de Pollo

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Cuban chicken strips. Serve with rice or another side dish.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 cup fresh lime juice

  • ½ cup light rum

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 6 cloves garlic, mashed

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into strips

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 teaspoons water

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin, or more to taste

  • ¼ teaspoon crushed oregano, or more to taste

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, or more to taste

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. Whisk lime juice, rum, onion, and garlic together in a bowl. Place chicken strips in a shallow glass baking pan and pour marinade over top. Mix up chicken so all pieces are well coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

  2. Beat egg and water together in a shallow bowl. Mix flour, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper together in a second shallow bowl.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. While the oil is heating, remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Dip chicken in the egg wash, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture until well coated.

  5. Fry chicken in small batches (don't overcrowd the skillet) in the hot oil until all sides are golden brown and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362 Calories
12g Fat
23g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 850mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g 58%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 40mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 342mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.