Pica Pollo [Video + Recipe] Dominican Fried Chicken
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Pica Pollo [Video + Recipe] Dominican Fried Chicken
Description
This Dominican fried chicken recipe begins by boiling chicken pieces with lime juice, onions, parsley, oregano, and salt until cooked through but still firm. This poaching step infuses the meat with flavor and ensures tenderness. After draining, the chicken is coated in a flour mixture seasoned with salt, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to build a crispy, flavorful crust.
Frying the coated chicken in hot oil at around 350 ºF allows the breading to turn golden brown while locking in juices. Pieces are cooked individually to ensure even coloring and crispness. The broth from boiling is saved for later use in other dishes, making efficient use of ingredients.
The finished Pica Pollo offers seasoned, crispy chicken with moisture and flavor optimally balanced. This dish serves well as a main course and pairs nicely with side dishes common in Dominican cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 red onion cut into quarters, small
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- 1 bunch parsley
- 2 tablespoon salt divided
- 2 teaspoon oregano divided, dry, ground
- 3 clove garlic lightly crushed
- 12 pieces chicken drumsticks, or thighs, or whatever you like
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly-cracked or ground
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2½ cups cooking oil for frying
Instructions
1. Boiling
- Combine onion, lime juice, parsley, half the salt, half the oregano, crushed garlic, and chicken in a pot. Pour enough water to cover the chicken.Boil the chicken over medium heat.When the chicken is cooked through but firm (about 15 mins after it breaks the boil) remove from the heat. Remove the chicken from the liquid, and save the broth for another dish.
2. Seasoning
- Combine the flour with the remaining salt and oregano, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk to mix. Coat the chicken pieces with the flour mix, shake off excess.
3. Frying
- In a small saucepan heat the oil over medium-high heat (350 ºF [150 ºC]). Fry the chicken without piling up until they turn golden brown and turn to cook evenly on all sides (about 5-7 minutes in total). Place on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
4. Serving
- Check serving suggestions above the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 701 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 701kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 98g | 33% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3504mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 346mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1238IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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