How to make chicharron de pollo(chicken crackling)

These crispy, tender and juicy, deep fried chicken pieces are a specialty of D.R. & P.R. Marinated in lime & coated in flour gives this chicken it's crunchy coating. Serve w/ rice and beans & a salad

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The cast

The cast

After you have washed your chicken, add the garlic paste

After you have washed your chicken, add the garlic paste

The adobo

The adobo

The oregano

The oregano

The sazon Goya

The sazon Goya

The black pepper

The black pepper

And the  lime juice

And the lime juice

After the chicken has marinated take the chicken out of the fridge and bring it to room temp. Take the flour next and put it in a bowl.

After the chicken has marinated take the chicken out of the fridge and bring it to room temp. Take the flour next and put it in a bowl.

Add the sazon with color

Add the sazon with color

Take the chicken pieces and start dipping them In the flour

Take the chicken pieces and start dipping them In the flour

TIP: when all the chicken has been dipped in flour, add  them back to the flour skin side down for 10 minutes . letting the chicken absorb the flour a lil longer makes for a crunchier crust .

TIP: when all the chicken has been dipped in flour, add them back to the flour skin side down for 10 minutes . letting the chicken absorb the flour a lil longer makes for a crunchier crust .

After the 10 minutes I put them on the side to be fried

After the 10 minutes I put them on the side to be fried

Turn your deep fryer to 350. When it has reached the temp. Start adding the chicken pieces .

Turn your deep fryer to 350. When it has reached the temp. Start adding the chicken pieces .

Fry until golden brown and crunchy. Just remember dark meat takes longer to cook than white meat\ud83d\udc4c\ud83d\ude0a

Fry until golden brown and crunchy. Just remember dark meat takes longer to cook than white meat👌😊

Remove from oil and drain on a paper lined Dish. It is now ready to eat YESSS ..Crunchy and juicy chicken. serve with slices of lime.. Enjoy😉

  • 2.0lb Chicken pieces
  • 1/4c fresh lime juice 3- 4 limes
  • 1.0tsp Garlic paste
  • 1/2Tbsp Adobo powder
  • 1/2tsp Oregano
  • 1 packet of Sazon Goya
  • 1 packet of sazon w/ culantro y achiote
  • 3/4c Flour
  • Black pepper